Cooperative Education (Co-op)
The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program is an immersive work experience in which students are employed full-time by a company for up to six months*, which includes summer and one academic quarter, to supplement education with real-world experiences.
For the Summer 2019 Pilot program (Summer and Fall Quarter), participating departments include Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Certain academic qualifications apply**.
To participate:
- Login to the Jacobs School Job & Internship Portal
- Update your resume
- Search for Co-op opportunities
- Fill out the appropriate department course plan form:
Computer Science & Engineering Course Plan
Electrical & Computer Engineering Course Plan
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Course Plan
Why Participate?
- More exciting projects than a traditional 12-week internship.
- Better work experience for a future career, especially with the same company.
- Co-op students often receive higher starting salary offers upon graduation than traditional interns.
Questions? Email jacobscap@eng.ucsd.edu
*Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Students must take courses during Summer Session 1 and therefore can participate in the co-op full-time for only 5 months, August-December 2019.
**Undergraduates only, Junior Standing, 3.0 GPA, with rare exceptions. International Students must remain full-time students but can participate in the program full-time.
Participating Co-op Companies
