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Will I be considered a full time student while at work?
Yes. A small registration fee is charged to
continue your school enrollment during work terms.
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Can
I quit the Co-Op Program at any time?
Students should not enter the program unless they plan
on finishing all scheduled work periods. As a co-op student, you are
expected to fulfill your original employment agreement as outlined in "The
Co-Op Handbook". Of course, unusual problems should be handled
through the co-op staff.
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Can I
change majors?
Yes. As a matter of fact, the co-op program allows
students to realistically evaluate their curriculum choice. A change,
if necessary, can then be made with little loss of credit and time in
school.
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When
can I work?
Students will alternate terms of work and school.
See Alternation Schedules.
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When can
I start work?
You may be assigned at the beginning of any term
between your second term as a freshman and first term as a junior.
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Can I
bring in a company not currently working with co-op?
Yes, if the work is related to your major area of
study, and the employer is acceptable to the co-op office.
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Will I
earn enough money to pay my expenses while in school?
That depends. Salaries vary widely depending upon
location and field of study. In any case, you should not plan on a co-op
job supporting all your college needs. Cooperative Education is designed
to emphasize academic and professional experiences rather than provide financial
aid. What you save is directly proportional to your willpower.
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Can co-op
students participate in ROTC?
Co-Op students may choose between Air Force, Army and
Navy ROTC, both basic and advanced. Summer camps must be coordinated by
the ROTC Department and the Co-Op Office.
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Can I
change employers?
No! The only time this is allowed is if you
change to another field of study or your original employer can no longer employ
you.
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Am I
required to work for my co-op employers after graduating?
No! Your co-op employer is also not obligated to
offer you permanent employment.
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Will I
receive any special recognition for completing the Co-Op Program?
Yes! Your work experience is a permanent part of
your transcript. You are also awarded a co-op certificate signed by the
President of Auburn University to accompany your diploma upon graduation.
