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Co-op Student Handbook

1. Attend a co-op information session to learn program requirements.
2. 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
3. Obtain approval from academic department.
4. Attend career workshops to enhance employment skills.
5. Advise co-op staff of interviews, job offers, acceptance, and start date.
6. Complete and return all co-op forms to co-op office.
7. Fulfill expectations and duties assigned by employer.
8. Maintain professional manner at work.
9. Maintain contact with faculty coordinator. Notify coordinator or co-op staff of any problems that may arise.
10. Complete academic assignments for co-op course.
11. Provide statement of total earnings during co-op assignment to the co-op office.
12. Complete academic assignments for co-op course.
13. Provide statement of total earning during co-op assignment to the co-op office.
14. Register and pay for academic credit concurrently with co-op assignment.