Application Process
Overview
Approval is a two-stage process. Stage I approval is based on academic requirements and Stage II is obtained when a student receives a job offer that meets the Co-op job requirements. On average, it takes about two weeks for each stage of the application to be processed.
Students who wish to participate in Co-op are advised to meet with their academic advisor to review academic eligibility prior to applying for Co-op. The associate dean of each participating school grants approval for student participation. To receive credit, students must be enrolled in the Co-op class. Applying for Co-op does not guarantee a Co-op job.
Students cannot start a Co-op job prior to receiving Stage I and Stage II approval, and may not hold any other position while enrolled in Co-op. Those who receive job offers mid-semester or after the registration deadline should contact the Co-op Coordinator directly. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Stage I
- Attend Co-op Information Session or meet with the Co-op Coordinator.
- Submit to Co-op Coordinator
- Completed Stage I Application form
- Candidate Plan of Study (CPS)
- Signed Co-op Agreement form
- Register for Jobs4Hawks to search for Co-op jobs without charge; accounts will be activated when a student receives notification of approval.
- Search for Co-op jobs using Jobs4Hawks and other resources. Proceed to Stage II after receiving a job offer.
Stage II
- Submit to Co-op Coordinator
- Completed Stage II Application form
- Job Offer Letter, completed by employer
- Complete course registration by paying for the course upon notification of Stage II approval. In addition to regular tuition and fees, Co-op students pay a Co-op fee which varies depending on their school (i.e., SCE, BUS).
Academic Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate Students
- Completion of foundation courses
- Completion of 12-credit hours at UHCL
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and above
Graduate Students
- Completion of foundation courses
- Completion of 9-credit hours at UHCL
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above
International Students
Job Requirements
- Must be a US-based employer
- Must be a paid position
- Job duties directly relate to to the student's current field of study at UHCL
- Minimum 3-month commitment
- Minimum 16 hours of work per week
Course Grade Requirements
To receive a grade for the course, students must submit the following items:
- Technical Report, completed by student and reviewed & signed by employer
- Business Student Technical Report - Contact the Co-op Coordinator
- Science and Engineering Student Technical Report
- Student Job Evaluation
- Employer Job Evaluation, completed by employer