Benefits of the Program
How to Participate in Co-op
Participant's Responsibilities
Participation Criteria
Benefits of the Program
- Official transcript recognition.
- Provides access to state-of-the-art techniques and equipment.
- Applies classroom theory to a realistic work setting.
- Clarifies career goals.
- Develops professional relationships.
- Possibility of full time employment after graduation.
- Co-op qualifies for "Curricular Practical Training" (CPT) for International Students.
How to Participate in Co-op
Registration with Cougar Jobline is required. Please follow the instructions below.
- Go to the new user registration page.
- Complete the demographic information and Submit (Click on the Register button).
- Upload your resume.
- Schedule appointment for resume critique and Co-op orientation.
- Find and apply for Co-op positions on Cougar Jobline
- Interview with employers.
- Once you have accepted a job offer, contact the Co-op Coordinator and complete required paperwork.
- Comply with the responsibilities of the Co-op Program.
Participant's Responsibilities
- Have your employer fill out a Training Agreement at the beginning of each Co-op term.
- Have your supervisor complete an Employer Evaluation at the end of each term
- Complete and submit the Student Report, informing us about your continuation at the end of each term
- Contact the Co-op coordinator if there is a problem with the Co-op
Participation Criteria
- SIUE enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Be available to Co-op for at least 2 semesters before graduation
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students
- Completion of 30 credit hours of undergraduate work before placed in Co-op assignment
- International students must be at SIUE nine months before beginning Co-op
