Co-op Frequently Asked Questions

1. When should I apply for Co-op?
2. How long does it take for my application to be processed?
3. What happens if I quit my Co-op position?
4. How much credit do I get for Co-op per semester?
   
   
5. How much money can I make?
6. Can I use my current job to do Co-op?
7. Can I get credit for a Co-op job without registering for the course?
8. How am I graded?
   
   
9. Do I have to take other courses?
10. How can I find a Co-op job?
11. What are the fees for Co-op?
12. When would I submit the course materials to receive my grade?
    
    
13. Can I change employers in the middle of the semester?
14. Would I have to submit a report each semester?
15. How can I get more information about Co-op?
    

1. When should I apply for Co-op?
   You can apply when you become eligible. Egibility varies for U.S. citizens/permanent residents and students with F-1 status.
   
   
2. How long does it take for my application to be processed?
   It takes about two weeks to process Stage I and another two weeks to process Stage II.
   
   
3. What happens if I quit my Co-op position?
   Your grade is based on your work, quitting will result in failing grade.
   
   
4. How much credit do I get for Co-op per semester?
   SCE: 1 hr credit; BPA: 1 or 3 hrs credit
   
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5. How much money can I make?
   It depends on your major, past experience, and the budget of the company. Compensation is negotiable between you and your employer.
   
   
6. Can I use my current job to do Co-op?
   No. If you have already started working in a position related to your major, you must find another position, also related to your major to be approved for Co-op.
   
   
7. Can I get credit for a Co-op job without registering for the course?
   No. You must register for the Co-op course to receive academic credit.
   
   
8. How am I graded?
   Your grade is determined by the advising faculty and based on the technical report and employer evaluation.
   
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9. Do I have to take other courses?
   It depends on each student.
   
   
10. How can I find a Co-op job?
    Use the job binders located in the Career Services office. Enroll in the UHCL CareerLink to gain access to Co-op positions. Market yourself for a position! Network!
    
    
11. What are the fees for Co-op?
    Tuition and fees are the same as other courses, with an additional $75 Co-op fee per semester.
    
    
12. When would I submit the course materials to receive my grade?
    Course materials will be due before finals each semester, usually the first day of the final month (i.e. Dec. 1st, May 1st or Aug. 1st). Co-op participants receive detailed information about grade requirements at the end of the semester.
    
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13. Can I change employers in the middle of the semester?
    No.
    
    
14. Would I have to submit a report each semester?
    Yes, among other requirements, you would submit a report at the end of each semester of participation.
    
    
15. How can I get more information about Co-op?
    Contact Career Services to make an appointment and meet with the Co-op Coordinator.