Shepherd University | Co-op Student Handbook

Co-op Student Handbook

Attend a co-op information session to learn program requirements.
Meet minimum Shepherd University requirements for participation in cooperative education:
- Completion of 24 credit hours (bachelor’s degree program)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall
Obtain approval from academic department.
Attend career workshops to enhance employment skills.
Advise co-op staff of interviews, job offers, acceptance, and start date.
Complete and return all co-op forms to co-op office.
Fulfill expectations and duties assigned by employer.
Maintain professional manner at work.
Maintain contact with faculty coordinator. Notify coordinator or co-op staff of any problems that may arise.
Complete academic assignments for co-op course.
Provide statement of total earnings during co-op assignment to the co-op office.
Complete academic assignments for co-op course.
Provide statement of total earning during co-op assignment to the co-op office.
Register and pay for academic credit concurrently with co-op assignment.

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