Cooperative Education (Co-op)

Co-ops can be easy to fit into your time here at Michigan Tech, but please speak with your advisors. They will help you fit them into your course/degree schedule.

While on co-op, your work assignments are intended to be related to your major, but are varied to provide a range of experience and training. Employers must provide co-op students with challenging paid work. 

You’ll also be enrolled in a Canvas course requiring online discussions, written assignments, evaluations, and a final report. These courses are offered fall, spring, and summer semesters for undergraduate and graduate students.

Once you receive an offer letter for a co-op, apply for co-op credits through Career Services. Application materials and the steps to register can be found here.

Co-op Requirements

Undergraduate Students

• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing
• Must receive permission from their academic advisor
• Must have completed at least one semester at Michigan Tech

Graduate Students

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Must be in good academic and conduct standing
• Must have completed at least one semester at Michigan Tech
• Must receive permission from their academic advisor

International Students - additional United States governmental
requirements apply

• Must have completed two full time semesters in residence at Michigan Tech
• Have not completed degree requirements prior to co-op semesters
• Must obtain a Social Security number from the Secretary of State Office
• Must have work authorization (CPT)

Start and End Dates

The job search and application process for co-ops and internships is similar to other jobs. Companies use the job title to indicate whether they are searching for full-time, co-op, or internship positions. Handshake will also make this clear in the job posting. Submit all of the documents—including current résumé—for the job posting.