You will take an introduction to co-op course, which provides professional development, gives you access to the online database of employers, and prepares you through mock job interviews and resume building workshops. You will also consult with your assigned co-op adviser.
You can do research to find your own approved co-op experience.
Do I pay tuition while on co-op?
No. You pay a co-op fee for that semester.
Where do DAAP students typically co-op?
DAAP students work in 37 states, 175 cities, and 22 countries.
Co-op experiences range from Fortune 500 companies and non-profits to start-ups and more.
Almost 2000 employers have chosen to work with DAAP students.
Is housing provided while on co-op?
Students are responsible for securing their own housing while on co-op.
A few companies provide living arrangements or a housing stipend if your co-op is outside of the Cincinnati area. It is typically handled by the company in the offer negotiations.
You should speak with your co-op advisor to better understand which companies are able to offer those resources.
If your co-op is in Cincinnati, you can make arrangements with UC Housing to live on campus.
Do I take classes while on co-op?
Typically, students do not take classes during their co-op semesters. We encourage you to be fully focused on and dedicated to your co-op.
When will I co-op?
You will begin co-op in your second or third year, depending on your program. Starting with your first co-op, you will alternate between academic and co-op semesters year round.
What if I have trouble?
Should you have any questions regarding DAAP's co-op program, please feel free to contact your Co-op Faculty Advisor.
How do employers become co-op partners?
If you are interested in becoming a co-op employer please visit the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies. We partner with organizations across a broad spectrum from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, community non-profits, and beyond.
Stars and Stripes magazine highlighted the co-op experience of a University of Cincinnati mechanical engineering student who is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
UC cybersecurity student Ethan Bernhardt uses his skills to keep ransomware at bay and protect sensitive data during co-ops at Kroger and U.S. Bank in Cincinnati.
UC architectural engineering graduate Jeremy Ackley turned his co-op rotations with CMTA, a national engineering consulting firm in Texas, into a full-time role, showcasing the University of Cincinnati’s national co-op footprint.
