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Co-op Information for Students

• Why Co-op Could Be for You

• Am I Eligible for Co-op?

• Where Can I Do My Co-op?

• How Do I Get Involved in Co-op?

"Co-op is the ultimate scholarship."
— Trevor Vandermeer, three-term co-op participant at Roche Colorado

Why Co-op Could Be for You:

• Make money (up to $16K per work term)
• Gain 1 year real world experience
• Apply what you learn
• Work on compelling projects
• Build skills over time
• Establish a professional network
• Explore career options
• Earn course credit/notation on your transcript
• Co-Op Certificate of Completion from a college-endorsed program

Am I Eligible for Co-op?

• Must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.75 GPA)
• Second semester sophomore or above

Where Can I Do My Co-op?

• Choose from top companies right here in Colorado or others in major cities throughout the United States.
  International co-ops are also an option.
• Opportunities range from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial companies

How Do I Get Involved in Co-op?

• Review the Co-op Student Handbook
• Meet with the co-op director for your department (see list)
• Submit an application for acceptance into co-op
• Create a resume to be submitted to potential employers
• Interview with potential employers
• Notify your co-op or academic advisor when you accept a job offer
• Attend REQUIRED workshop prior to going on your co-op assignment