All first time Co-op applicants must
attend one workshop in order to
participate in the University Co-operative Education Program |
APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Eligibility requirements to apply for Co-op are:
- Undergraduates must have sophomore status; completed 30 credits and be degree-seeking.
- FAU cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 for undergraduates and a declared major.
- Students on academic probation are not eligible to apply for Co-op.
- Must have been enrolled in an American university twelve (12) months and must have completed one semester in your current program at FAU before applying for a Co-op
work assignment.
- Obtain approval from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) and meet all INS and/or OISSS requirements, as designated by OISSS. (Contact
OISSS for Curricular Practical Training authorization instructions).
Co-op Program Guidelines:
- Application for Co-op work assignments and registration of Co-op work experience must be completed through the Co-operative Education Office.
- Elective credit may be awarded at the discretion of students' academic department, otherwise Co-op credit is additive credit.
- Students must complete curricular practical training assignment, consisting of one semester, with
employer specified in authorization. Students may not request change of
employer once authorization and assignments have begun.
- Co-op students are responsible for professional demeanor on the job and
two evaluations during the work term.
Co-op application process:
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Alternating Co-op - Alternating semesters of full-time, paid assignments (21-40 hours/week) and academic study.
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- Parallel Co-op - Part-time, paid assignments (15-20 hours/week) while enrolled in classes at FAU.
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Steps to Apply for Co-op are:
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Step 1: |
Attend a Co-op Application
Workshop. |
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Step 2: |
Complete and return Co-op application packet.
Upload student profile and resume onto Interfase. |
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Step 3: |
Your resume will be referred to employers whose qualifications you meet. |
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Step 4: |
Return all telephone calls to employers to arrange job interviews. |
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Step 5: |
Upon acceptance of a Co-op assignment offered by an employer, you must notify the Co-op Office immediately to complete the required enrollment in your departmental Co-op course and obtain written work authorization on your I-20 ID Form through the OISSS. Work may not begin before, nor extend beyond, the authorized dates on your I-20 ID. |
To create a Co-op position with an
employer not listed with Co-op Office:
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Have prospective employer complete forms and return forms directly to Co-op
Office by deadline (inquire at OISSS or Co-op Office for deadline
dates).
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Have position
approved by Co-op Director.
Submit all other requirements stipulated by OISSS before the deadline and work may not begin before, nor extend beyond, the authorized dates on your I-20 ID.
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Violation of Co-op guidelines will result in withdrawl of Co-op registration
and violation of INS guidelines may result in prosecution and/or deportation. |
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