Eligibility for Enrollment in a Cooperative Education Course

• A student must have a 2.0 minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) and have earned a total of 30 credits. Some academic departments have additional requirements.
  
  
• Transfer students with an associate or a second bachelor's degree do not have to obtain any additional course credit at MSU.
  
  
• Transfer students without a degree must complete at least 9 credits at MSU, have at least 30 accumulated credits (including MSU and transfer), and a 2.0 minimum GPA.

• A student must view the “Who We Are” Online Presentation, at the Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education located in Morehead Hall, Room 337.

• The cooperative education internship opportunity must be a new learning experience:
  If you are currently employed with an organization, you must provide the University with evidence that substantial new learning will take place during the Co-op semester.  The best way to demonstrate new student learning is through one of the following:

• A promotion
• A different position within the organization
• Evidence of a new project that comprises at least 50% of your time


• A student cannot be self-employed or work for a family member.
  
  
• A student must accept both a Consent Agreement and Statement of Ethical Conduct.