Application Process and Requirements

Approval is a two-stage process. Stage I approval is based on academic requirements and Stage II is obtained when a student receives a job offer that meets the Co-op job requirements. On average, it takes about two weeks for each stage of the application to be processed.

Students who wish to participate in Co-op are advised to meet with their academic advisor to review academic eligibility prior to applying for Co-op. The associate dean of each participating school grants approval for student participation. To receive credit, Co-op applications must be submitted prior to the census date (12th day of class) of that semester. Applying for Co-op does not guarantee a Co-op job.

Students cannot start a Co-op job prior to receiving Stage I and Stage II approval, and may not hold any other position while enrolled in Co-op. Those who receive job offers mid-semester or after the registration deadline should contact the Co-op Coordinator directly. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Stage I  

1. Attend Co-op Information Session.
2. Submit to Co-op Coordinator
   1. Completed Stage I Application form
   2. Candidate Plan of Study (CPS)
   3. Signed Co-op Agreement form
3. Register for CareerLink to search for Co-op jobs without charge; accounts will be activated when a student receives notification of approval and submits the CareerLink Registration and Renewal form.
4. Search for Co-op jobs using CareerLink and other resources. Proceed to Stage II after receiving a job offer.

Stage II

1. Submit to Co-op Coordinator:
   1. Completed Stage II Application form
   2. Job Approval form, completed by employer
2. Complete course registration by paying for the course upon notification of Stage II approval. Students pay a Co-op fee of $75.00 in addition to regular tuition and fees.

Academic Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate Students

• Completion of foundation courses
• Completion of 12-credit hours at UHCL
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and above

Graduate Students

• Completion of foundation courses
• Completion of 9-credit hours at UHCL
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above

Job Requirements

• Must be a paid position
• Job duties directly relate to student’s major
• Minimum 3-month commitment
• Minimum 16 hours of work per week

Course Grade Requirements

To receive a grade for the course, students must submit the following 4 items:

1. Technical Report, completed by student and reviewed & signed by employer
2. Student Job Evaluation
3. Job Information Form
4. Employer Job Evaluation, completed by employer