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Internships and co-ops provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through a hands-on, practical work experience.

Differences between Internships and Co-ops

Other institutions may define internships and co-ops differently or use the terms interchangeably. Here is how we define internships and co-ops at ��ɫ��:

Both Internships and Co-ops

• Should be related to a student’s major and career goals.
• Are eligible for CPT authorization (international students only).

Internships

• Align with the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
• Can be part- or full-time experiences in the summer, when classes are not in session.
• Are part-time in the fall and spring, allowing students to take classes alongside their internship.
• Can be paid or unpaid.
• Are for college credit experiences. Undergrad students can elect to have 1-3 internship credits per semester and certain graduate programs can have 1-4 credits per semester.
• Are eligible for relocation assistance (Summer term only), unpaid internship funding, and other financial assistance through the Career, Exploration, and Development Office.
• Are administered through the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) for all CAE students.

Co-Ops

• Are more intensive than internship experiences.
• Are full-time (minimum of 30 hours per week) for an entire semester or longer, lasting anywhere from 3-12 months long.
• Are paid experiences.
• Will appear on a student’s transcript as a special “0-credit” course.
• Allow students to maintain an “in school” status for financial aid without taking additional classes.  Most scholarships can be “frozen” for the duration of the experience.
• Cost a flat $500 fee for students to participate instead of being charged per credit hour.
• Are administrated through the Careers, Exploration, and Development Office. If you are interested in registering for a co-op, please visit their co-op page.

Application Deadlines

Please see below for the 2024-2025 deadlines. Please note that applications should be submitted before you begin working.