Why participate in a co-op or internship?
- Gain knowledge of the industry – gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.
- Explore your career path – these experiences can help you confirm your interests or discover new ones.
- Build your resume – a strong resume can help you obtain and approach interviews in a positive and confident manner.
- Develop new skills - learn new skills and apply what you've learned in the classroom in a practical way.
- Make connections - meet professionals in your field and start building your professional network.
Auburn University Co-op Program + Engineering Internship Program
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)
- Three-semester commitment with the same company, full-time, and paid.
- Co-op takes place year-round and students gain up to one year of experience.
- Co-op students have the opportunity to develop an in-depth skillset and manage their own projects during their work terms.
- Companies give more responsibility to co-op students due to the longer period of time spent at the company.
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher institutional cumulative GPA and must be declared in-major status prior to first work term, with an approved Co-op Work Plan by your academic advisor.
- Co-op students receive priority registration status and are able to register each semester during the early registration period for priority students.
- Students do not pay tuition during co-op work semesters and are enrolled in a 0-credit, $0 fee course to maintain student status. This course is graded S/U.
INTERNSHIPS
- One-semester professional work experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to your field of study or career interest.
- Internships typically take place only during the summer semester or 10-12 weeks but can happen during fall and spring semesters as well.
- Internships are typically full-time.
- Students must maintain good academic standing per Auburn University's policy (GPA of 2.0 or higher) to enroll in the Engineering Internship Program.
- Internships allow students to spend time at different companies.
- Students can intern as early as the summer after their freshman year.
- Students do not pay tuition during internships and are enrolled in a 0-credit, $0 fee course to maintain student status. This course is graded S/U.
