Co-op Programs

What Is It?

A co-op is an educational program in which you experience periods of full-time paid professional employment in positions related to your academic or career interests.

• Co-ops are paid
• No credits, no tuition
• Six month co-op cycles
• Full-time work experience in your major
• Most programs require summer study

For more information, e-mail co-op@oswego.edu.

Benefits

• Co-ops bring classroom theory to life
• Students apply what they have learned
• Students develop a network of professional contacts
• Students return to the classroom with increased maturity, new capabilities, and practical knowledge

Eligibility

• Enrolled full-time at SUNY Oswego for a minimum of two semesters
• Must pass a co-op prep course including resume building, etiquette techniques for business and interview skills
• Meet competitive employer application standards (which vary by co-op)

Opportunities

Students with programs in their majors will develop strong ties through co-op positions.