Please be aware that students are financially responsible for all expenses incurred through this class such as tuition, food, lodging, and transportation costs. This is an important consideration, as many of the off-campus positions are available for credit only. This initial meeting should take place at least three to four months before the semester in which you will be working off campus. You should bring your resume, portfolio, a general cover letter, and a list of employers with whom you would like to work.
Most internships also require letters of recommendation.
Telephone interviews with prospective employers may also be required, and can be facilitated through the Co-op office. For every three credits, you must complete 210 hours. A mandatory meeting with your faculty adviser is required upon your return to Chicago. At this meeting that you will be asked to furnish the aforementioned materials. Contact through e-mail should also be kept with your adviser throughout the semester.