Students

Student Co-op Requirements

Students in the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering are required to complete one to three credit bearing co-op courses, depending on their major.

• Co-op job duties must be related to the students major.
• Students must work full time 40 hours per week for one semester or part-time 20 hours per week for two consecutive semesters for each co-op course required.
  
• Student must be supervised by an employer/mentor and work at a professional location where business is conducted, however remote work is allowed if approved by their co-op employer and the co-op office.
  
• The student receives compensation for their employment as set forth by the United States Department of Labor.
• Co-op employment cannot be self-employed.

E-Campus Students in Management and Technology and Quality Systems follow a different protocol for their co-op requirement and should consult with their faculty advisor. 

How To Register Your Co-op

Complete the Co-op Orientation in Canvas prior to registering your first co-op course. You need to do this once, and can review as many times as needed. Module-4 describes what to expect while registered for a co-op.

Co-op registration requires approval. When you have a co-op offer you must complete and submit a Co-op Registration Application. You cannot self-enroll in a co-op course. Submitting your Co-op Registration Application prompts a two step approval process. Upon approval the co-op office will register you for your co-op.  Retroactive credit for a co-op that was not registered cannot be granted. Email: coop@bgsu.edu to schedule a meeting.

Summer 2025 Co-op Registration Application

Summer Co-op Dates: May 19 - August 8, 2025

 Spring 2025 Co-op Dates: January 13 - May 2, 2025

Spring 2025 Co-op Registraton (Late Add approval required, contact coop@bgsu.edu)

Co-op experiences can be completed during fall, spring or summer semesters. *Completing rotating co-ops in multiple semesters to experience the cycliical nature of industry is most beneficial.