Each program type offers students the opportunity to find out what engineers do, the types of problems they encounter in the work force, and how they might best fit in with an organization at the start of their professional engineering career. You have three options as a WEP participant. Description Co-op Student alternates 3 or 4 work terms with class work. Requires 1 calendar year of work experience to complete the program. Semester Intern Student works one time for a semester or a semester plus a summer Summer Intern Student accepts a summer job Restrictions for Co-ops or Semester Interns New students must have completed one semester on the UIUC campus before participating.
Transfer students are immediately eligible to participate.
Students must be in good standing in both your academic and disciplinary records. Students must complete and adhere to the WEP contract provided during their registration as a co-op or semester intern. The duration of each work period will be established by participating Universities and may vary from school to school. 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.