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 pilot program (Summer and Fall Quarter), participating departments and class levels include:

• Undergraduate: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, NanoEngineering, and Structural Engineering.
• Graduate: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, NanoEngineering, Structural Engineering. 

Additional Details for STUDENTS

Additional Details for COMPANIES

TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Login to the Jacobs School Job & Internship Portal
2. Update your resume
3. Search for Co-op opportunities

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 Jacobscoop@ucsd.edu

Participating Co-Op Companies