All students are encouraged to co-op . To avoid course scheduling problems which would usually cause a delay in the expected date of graduation, it is necessary for the pattern of work and full-time school to follow the plan shown above. A student may delay entering the co-op program from the second summer to the third spring semester providing they are able to complete at least three semesters of employment. Study at Harlaxton during the fall semester of the second year does not impact the student's opportunity to participate in the co-op program. In addition, the eligible applicant must have completed the equivalent of the first four semesters of the desired B.S. degree at the time of the first work period and be able to plan to complete at least three semesters of work.
Most employers require U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 must be maintained to continue in the program. A co-op fee is charged for enrollment in ENGR 91, ENGR 92 and ENGR 93 and must be paid in accordance with the University's standard schedules for payment of tuition and fees. Co-op fees are used to help offset the costs of administering the program. While on the job, students are regular employees of the company and are paid at a rate commensurate with the type of work they are doing within that company's compensation schedule. Co-op students are given assignments of increasing complexity and responsibility as they demonstrate their capability to progress.