Co-op/Internship

Co-op

A co-op is a full-time, paid experience related to a student’s major or field of study that lasts a minimum of six months and up to eight months.

Internship

An internship is a fixed-term experience at a company or organization, usually lasting three to six months. Some students may have a part-time internship and work just a few days or hours per week. Others may have full-time internships, meaning they work the same hours as the organization’s full-time employees.

Please Note: Students should be registered for ILEA 4400 by the add deadline of their Discovery Semester. Any student not registered is at risk of disenrollment after the fifth week of that semester.

Options

  • Paid
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time

Requirements

  • Students must be supervised by an individual knowledgeable in the field, and that cannot be a family member. 
  • Students must satisfactorily complete a mandatory LMS course during their Discovery Semester experience.
  • Co-ops have a minimum of 520 hours required to fulfill this experience.
  • Internships have a minimum of 260 hours required to fulfill this experience.

Search for an Opportunity

The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) supports Civic Engagement search and registration experiences.

Visit the Co-op/Internship Search Support page on CCPD's website.

To begin your search, visit Handshake or make an appointment with a CCPD counselor.

Process to Register a Co-op or Internship ILE

  • Log into sis.rpi.edu to register your Discovery Experience.
  • Visit Handshake to upload your offer letter and resume and to answer a few questions about your experience (Handshake > Career Center > Experiences > Request an Experience)

*An offer letter is required to confirm registration.

CCPD will verify and approve the plan and send a confirmation email to your RPI email address.

Office Contact for Questions and Guidance

The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD)

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