Work periods are usually four to six months for semester schools. Work Periods occur when a Co-op or semester intern stays at a work location for two consecutive school terms. This situation normally occurs when combining a spring semster plus a summer session or a summer session plus a fall semester. The Work Experience Programs are open to students with disciplines appropriate to current and forecasted manpower needs for technical and non-technical positions. Entering freshmen are eligible to participate after completion of one semester on the UIUC campus.
Transfer students are immediately eligible.
They need to continue making normal progress toward degree completion within the usual time allotted for work experience participants. This applies to both undergraduate and graduate students participating as either co-ops or semester interns. Discipline Must maintain good disciplinary record. Number of Work Periods Student and employer must mutually agree to specified number of work terms. Work Standard Student must sustain fully acceptable work performance as an employee.