Co-op Applicant for Summer 2012

Co-op eligibility:

• Full-time degree seeking FAU enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Transfer students must complete one semester of FAU before applying.
• FAU cumulative GPA of at least 2.30 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate.
• International students (F-1 status) must have maintained valid F-1 status and full-time enrollment for at least two consecutive semesters prior to the Co-op/internship start date.
• International students must obtain from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and an I-20 to meet all USCIS and/or ISSS requirements.
• Students must apply a semester prior to their participation. (i.e. apply during the spring semester for a co-op in the summer).
• Attend a Co-op Workshop and follow the Co-op process below.

Co-op process:

• Follow the Co-op application steps.
• To learn more about the Co-op process, click on the PowerPoint presentation.
• Submit a Co-op application.
• Upload your resume on-line through OWL CareerLink.
• Call the Career Development Center of your campus listed below with any questions.

How are students selected by the employers?

After the Co-op office has determined eligibility, students' upload their resumes into OWL CareerLink. Employers then contact students they are interested in to set up interviews. Students who accept Co-op employment offers must complete the required enrollment in their departmental Co-op course if they are international students or are seeking elective credit. In order to receive elective credit, the academic department must give written approval; otherwise, Co-op credit is an additive credit. All I-20 forms must be updated prior to beginning a co-op assignment. Acceptance and placement into Co-op is not guaranteed. A student can find their own Co-op employer, but it must be approved by the Career Development Center before accepting the offer.

How are students graded?

Students are required to complete a mid-term progress report, a final evaluation and attend a debriefing session. The Co-op assignment is recorded on your transcript and is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.