Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest Rules and Guidelines

The University of Cincinnati's Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest runs from June 15, 2022, through February 15, 2023. Winners will be announced during UC’s annual Career Education Awards Luncheon on March 29, 2023.

1. Post a photo or short video (one minute or less) of yourself at work on Instagram or LinkedIn and tell us what you like about co-op.
2. Tag @UofCincy and use #HireUC.
3. Take a screenshot of your post and submit it using the Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest form.

• UC-branded items (valued at up to $100)
• Invitation to UC’s annual career education awards luncheon
• Chance to be featured in future University of Cincinnati marketing or news publications

• Submissions accepted June 15, 2022, through February 15, 2023.
• University of Cincinnati students participating in credit or non-credit internships or co-ops and currently enrolled in any UC college, excluding the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, are eligible to participate. *Please note: Carl H. Lindner College of Business students should contact Bella Gullia in Lindner Career Services to learn how they can participate in a similar contest specific to that college.
• Students must submit the Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest form to be eligible for prizes.
• Multiple entries are permitted, but each student may win only one time.
• Submissions become the property of the University of Cincinnati and may be used for promotional purposes beyond the contest.
• Students are required follow the UC Student Code of Conduct.
• Students should check with their co-op supervisor and must adhere to their employer’s social media guidelines, if applicable.
• UC faculty and staff, co-op employers and members of the general public will determine the contest winners. All decisions are final.
• We want to hear about the projects you’re working on, where you work, the people you work with, or other perks of the job. Multiple winners will be selected.

Share a photo of yourself at work and include text that mentions your major, the University of Cincinnati, your employer (if permitted), and what you like about co-op. We want to hear about the projects you’re working on, where you work, the people you work with, or other perks of the job. Be sure to tag @UofCincy and use #HireUC.

• Avoid backlight.
• Shoot near a window so natural light is hitting your face.
• Keep the background simple.

Tell us about your co-op experience with a one-minute (or less) video that mentions your name, your major, the University of Cincinnati, your employer (if permitted), and what you like about co-op. We want to hear about the projects you’re working on, where you work, the people you work with, or other perks of the job. Be sure to tag @UofCincy and use #HireUC.

• Presentation: Be creative: the more creative, the better! Having your supervisor or co-workers make an appearance in the video is a plus.
• Delivery: Speak clearly, and keep your remarks simple and straightforward. Check your speaking volume and make sure you’re not too far from the camera.
• Filming: The video can be shot using a cell phone; just make sure sound and video quality is good. Check your surroundings; make sure anything in the frame of your video is appropriate. Avoid background noise like electronics buzzing or machines running that may distract from the video.
• Accessibility: Videos should be closed captioned to ensure accessibility for all viewers.

A huge thank you to contest sponsor, the University of Cincinnati, Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education. Visit us online for more information about our work and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.