One goal of the Cooperative Education Program is to provide you with the equivalent of one year's industrial work experience upon graduation. To accomplish this goal, you are required to participate in three alternating semester-long, full-time, paid co-op work assignments.

• You are required to participate in three co-op experiences.
• A total of 12 semester co-op hours are required for graduation.
• A total of 8 semester co-op hours are required for an Associate Degree candidate.
• You are required to alternate full-time co-op employment (40 hours per week) that is related to your academic program with semesters of coursework.
• The college requires that the last semester be spent at BGSU, attending classes.
• Complete all co-op prerequisites:
  • Co-op Workshop
  • Resume Approval

Description of Responsibilities:

• Submit a Cooperative Education application/registration prior to the registration deadline.
• Be sure that the co-op registration process is complete prior to the onset of the work experience.
• Notify the OCE (Office of Cooperative Education) of your correct address while on co-op.
• Return the Co-op Visit Confirmation Form by the end of the first week of employment.
• Complete and submit the required Co-op Report.
• Make a backup copy, electronic or photocopy, of the report which you submit.
• Adhere to the deadlines set by the OCE. You will be graded S/U based on the material submitted at the time of grading. If the co-op requirements are not completed, you will receive a grade of "U."
• Write a thank you letter to your co-op employer following the completion of your work experience.