Cooperative Education

The Cooperative Education Program at NJIT gives the student an opportunity to enhance the academic degree program offered by the department with workplace experience and financial advantages.  Students become eligible for the co-op experience after completing all sophomore-level coursework, with final grades posted. Requirements for admission to the co-op program include good academic standing and a grade point average of at least 2.5.

Co-op courses available include ENGR 310 (Co-op Work Experience I) and ENGR 410 (Co-op Work Experience II) to help students maintain full-time status during co-op experiences and will not count towards in-major credits. The registration permit(s) for the Co-op courses are given to students by their designated career advisor.

The faculty advisor for co-op has the following responsibilities in both courses:

  • Assures that the experience, as specified in the contract, is technically rigorous enough for credit before approval
  • Works with the liaison in Career Development Services on administering the co-op
  • Requires interim reports from the student and conducts telephone interviews with the on-site supervisor
  • Grades the final report and the final oral presentation by the student
  • Acquires an evaluation from the on-site supervisor
  • Determines the final grade for the student
For more detailed information on the Co-op program (including how to apply, eligibility requirements and how to submit a work opportunity for Co-op approval), students are encouraged to view the NCE Co-op website and/or reach out to their designated career advisor.