Cooperative Education Program
Office of Undergraduate Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Yes. A small registration fee is charged to continue your school enrollment during work terms.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When can I work?
- Students will alternate terms of work and school. See Alternation Schedules.
- Students will alternate terms of work and school. See Alternation Schedules.
- 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.
- You may be assigned at the beginning of any term between your second term as a freshman and first term as a junior.
- 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.
- Yes, if the work is related to your major area of study, and the employer is acceptable to the co-op office.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- No! Your co-op employer is also not obligated to offer you permanent employment.
- 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.
