Co-Ops and Interns

Cooperative Education and Internships

Purdue offers cooperative education opportunities with industry. More information can be found on the Office of Professional Practice (OPP) site. These can include the traditional Co-Op program with alternating work and on-campus terms, or via internships.

Co-Op students are responsible for:

1. Once you accept a co-op offer from an OPP partnering employer, submit a copy of your offer letter to the IE Co-Op Specialist and Director of Academic Programs.

2. Schedule an advising appointment to develop a revised plan-of-study.

3. Contact the Division of Financial Aid. Discuss the impact of participating in Co-Op on scholarships or financial aid you may have.

4. If you are an international student, review and complete: 

   • F-1 Visa Student Information

   • Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Process

Note: If you are a First Year Engineering (FYE) student, please contact Morgan Kuryla for next steps.

 

Purdue Professional Practice Policies

Students who participate in the Professional Practice Program should follow OPP guidelines.

 

Flex Co-Op Information

Please review the new Flex Co-Op Program documentation from the Office of Professional Practice.