CSU Co-Op Program

Gain a Competitive Edge!

What is a co-op?

• A full-time 6 month PAID work experience related to your major alternating with academic semesters
• Will involve the need to leave campus to pursue this experience
• You will continue to be an enrolled student

Why Should I co-op?

• To make money - all co-op positions are paid
• Establish a professional network
• Apply what you learn in the classroom
• Gain real-world work experience
• Open the door to your career

Who is Eligible for a co-op?

• Students in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Students who are 2nd semester sophomores or above with 30 completed credits.
• Register as an interactive user on Colorado State CareerRAM
• Complete all paperwork required to begin the co-op experience
• Students in the following majors:
     Electrical Engineering
     Computer Engineering

When Can I co-op?

• Apply fall semester of your sophomore year to begin a co-op in January. Applications for January co-op must be submitted by October 15.
• Apply spring semester of your sophomore year to begin a Co-op in July. Applications for the July co-op must be submitted by the end of February.

Where Will I co-op?

• Top companies in Colorado.
• From Fortune 500's to entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Companies participating include:
• Sun Microsystems
• Raytheon
• Parsons Corp
• Avaya
• Lockheed Martin
• Merrick & Co
• CH2MHill
• Northrup Grumman
• Starsys Research

How Does this Affect my Program of Study?

• Sample program for Electrical Engineering
• Sample program for Electrical Engineering - Lasers and Optical Engineering
• Sample program for Computer Engineering

How do I Apply for a co-op?

1. Log onto www.career.colostate.edu and register with CareerRAM.
2. Meet with Elisabeth Wadman, Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisor.
3. Submit an application of interest
4. Create a resume and submit to employers for consideration.
5. Attend REQUIRED workshops prior to going on your co-op assignment.
6. Register for co-op course through Continuing Education.
7. Notify your co-op academic advisor when you accept a position.