Swanson School of Engineering graduate students may participate in Co-op and Internships opportunities.
This program offers graduate level students the opportunity to work full-time for at least one semester. As an applicant to the program, you will benefit from our office’s job development efforts, but we strongly encourage you to seek intern and co-op openings on your own and apply to as many relevant positions as possible, as this is a competitive process.
Once placed in a co-op position, students register for the graduate co-op course, engineering 2090, which offers full-time status and is part of the graduate level curriculum, providing practical, full-time, and paid experience in your field of study. Student who take an internship position do not register or receive credit for the work experience. Graduate level candidates have completed co-ops and internships with companies all across the USA.
Students in both MS and PhD programs are eligible to participate in all disciplines of engineering. MS Students can work multiple terms prior to graduation.
PhD candidates can complete one, two or three terms depending on coursework completion and dissertation requirements. PhD candidates should receive written approval from their research advisor before applying to co-op or internship opportunities.
Grad co-ops earn competitive salaries and gain experience in their field, thus earning exposure in industry.
International students are invited to apply! F-1 Students can apply for CPT as a co-op after completing two full-time semesters in your program since you are still considered a full-time student. More information on the CPT process can be found through the Office of International Services.
Contact Valerie Kerr, Associate Director, Graduate Professional Development, Co-op/Internships to get started!