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Internship/Co-op Application Process

Step 1

Attend an Internship/Co-op Workshop

attend a co-op workshop

Register for an internship/co-op workshop on Handshake for more information

Step 2

Submit a Resume on Big Interview

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You will gain access to all the internship opportunities with an approved resume

Step 3

Get Departmental Approval (DA)

department approval

You can find the DA form on Handshake under Resources

Step 4

Find an Internship Site

find an internship site

Once you have secured an internship, you are ready to fill out the application

Step 5

Fill out an Application

fill out co-op app

The application can be found on Handshake under Experiences > Submit an Experience

Step 6

Register for the Course

Register for the co-op course

You will receive a registration permit from a career advisor

NOTE: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

By submitting the internship/co-op placement form, you are not guaranteed credit or enrollment in the course. Credit-bearing internships are determined by your College/School’s Office of Career Services based on the information that you submit.

Once your internship/co-op placement form is reviewed and verified by your Career Services advisor and internship supervisor, our office will issue you a permit number, which you can use to register for the course in NEST.