Co-Op

Co-ops offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on job experience while pursuing their degree. 

What is the difference between a co-op and an internship?

Co-op opportunities are multi-semester work experiences with the same employer. Co-op students typically alternate semesters of full-time work with full-time study. Internships are usually one semester work experiences, most often in the summer, and/or part-time throughout the fall and spring terms (source: NC State Career Development Center).

When should I co-op?

Students alternate semesters of studying and working, for one to three alternating semesters. Co-op may delay graduation. Consider these suggested co-op schedules.

Want to know more?

• Read NC State's Co-Op website

• Attend a Co-Op Information Session (required)

• Check out current Co-Op job opportunities

• Listen to the BME Grad Podcast episode all about Co-Ops (feat. a Joint BME student and Co-Op Ambassador!)

• Talk to your BME advisor!