Co-Op 2.0
Co-op: We Pioneered It. Now We’re Perfecting It.
At the University of Cincinnati, cooperative education isn’t just a program—it’s a legacy. Since inventing co-op in 1906, UC has led the way in blending academic learning with real-world experience. Now, we’re expanding that legacy to empower every student with career-launching opportunities. Ranked Top 5 in the nation for co-ops and internships by U.S. News & World Report (Best Colleges 2025), UC is redefining what it means to learn and work.
Shaping Tomorrow Through Co-op
UC is committed to ensuring every baccalaureate student has access to compensated, major-related work experiences. In 2024 alone, UC students completed over 8,300 paid co-op experiences worldwide, earning more than $88 million while gaining invaluable skills and connections.
Building on our historic co-op programs in Business, DAAP, Engineering, and IT, we’re broadening access across all disciplines. Whether you’re balancing part-time jobs, taking courses while working, or entering with little prior professional experience, UC’s co-op program meets you where you are. Our flexible options include:
- Full-time placements* for immersive career experiences.
- Part-time roles to accommodate academic and personal commitments.
- Project-based opportunities for targeted skill-building.
Through partnerships with university, industry, government, and community organizations, UC co-op students connect with top employers and build professional networks that last a lifetime.
*Required for students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP); College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), and the School of Information Technology.
Why Co-op at UC?
- Career-Ready Skills: Gain hands-on experience in your field under expert supervision.
- Compensation: Earn while you learn, with opportunities tailored to your major.
- Global Reach: Work with leading organizations across the U.S. and beyond.
- Flexibility: Access experiential career learning no matter what your major, experience level, or schedule.
Join the Co-op Revolution
UC’s co-op program is more than an evolution—it’s a new paradigm for learning and working. Discover how you can gain real-world experience, build your resume, and shape your future before graduation.
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Contact Us
Michelle Clare
Dean, College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies
College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies
ccps.uc.edu
University Pavilion Level 100
PO Box 210115
Cincinnati OH 45221-0115
513-556-2667