Co-op & Internship Policies
Co-op & Internship Policies
Co-op & Internship Policies
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
Professional standards
Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional behavior while on co-op or internship. Khoury has established a specific set of rules, and you’re required to read, initial, and follow the Co-op Internship Acceptance Agreement form prior to every co-op or internship experience. Please note some co-op employers require physical exams, criminal background checks, security clearances, drug testing, and/or other screenings prior to and during employment. Failure to complete or pass these types of qualifying screenings may impact your offer and eligibility.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
Defining co-op and internships
We refer to co-op as a work experience that is 6-8 months in length. An internship is primarily over the summer months, and can run 3-4 months. In order to qualify as an approved full-time co-op or internship, you must work full time—a minimum of 32 hours per week—in a given role.
Professional standards
Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional behavior while on co-op or internship. Khoury has established a specific set of rules, and you’re required to read, initial, and follow the Co-op Internship Acceptance Agreement form prior to every co-op or internship experience. Please note some co-op employers require physical exams, criminal background checks, security clearances, drug testing, and/or other screenings prior to and during employment. Failure to complete or pass these types of qualifying screenings may impact your offer and eligibility.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
Defining co-op and internships
We refer to co-op as a work experience that is 6-8 months in length. An internship is primarily over the summer months, and can run 3-4 months. In order to qualify as an approved full-time co-op or internship, you must work full time—a minimum of 32 hours per week—in a given role.
Professional standards
Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional behavior while on co-op or internship. Khoury has established a specific set of rules, and you’re required to read, initial, and follow the Co-op Internship Acceptance Agreement form prior to every co-op or internship experience. Please note some co-op employers require physical exams, criminal background checks, security clearances, drug testing, and/or other screenings prior to and during employment. Failure to complete or pass these types of qualifying screenings may impact your offer and eligibility.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
Defining co-op and internships
We refer to co-op as a work experience that is 6-8 months in length. An internship is primarily over the summer months, and can run 3-4 months. In order to qualify as an approved full-time co-op or internship, you must work full time—a minimum of 32 hours per week—in a given role.
Professional standards
Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional behavior while on co-op or internship. Khoury has established a specific set of rules, and you’re required to read, initial, and follow the Co-op Internship Acceptance Agreement form prior to every co-op or internship experience. Please note some co-op employers require physical exams, criminal background checks, security clearances, drug testing, and/or other screenings prior to and during employment. Failure to complete or pass these types of qualifying screenings may impact your offer and eligibility.
The policies below are specific to the Khoury College of Computer Sciences graduate co-op program. If you have additional questions, please use the contact link below, or visit Northeastern’s Employer Engagement and Career Design.
Defining co-op and internships
We refer to co-op as a work experience that is 6-8 months in length. An internship is primarily over the summer months, and can run 3-4 months. In order to qualify as an approved full-time co-op or internship, you must work full time—a minimum of 32 hours per week—in a given role.
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op advisor who places you in the position in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op advisor who places you in the position in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op advisor who places you in the position in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op advisor who places you in the position in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
International students and Curricular Practical Training
After you accept a co-op or internship position, you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then, the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS 6964); this is a requirement for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Opt)
Roles in which international students work part-time hours are potentially eligible for Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (pre-OPT). For more information about Pre-Opt, please contact the Office of Global Services (OGS).
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Co-op and academic credit
Students do not receive academic credit for co-op or internship. However, after you accept a co-op or internship you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS6964) Students do receive an “S” (Satisfactory) grade if the work experience was successfully completed. If the experience ended early or if a student was unprofessional, a “U” (Unsatisfactory) grade may be assigned.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Co-op and academic credit
Students do not receive academic credit for co-op or internship. However, after you accept a co-op or internship you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS6964) Students do receive an “S” (Satisfactory) grade if the work experience was successfully completed. If the experience ended early or if a student was unprofessional, a “U” (Unsatisfactory) grade may be assigned.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Co-op and academic credit
Students do not receive academic credit for co-op or internship. However, after you accept a co-op or internship you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS6964) Students do receive an “S” (Satisfactory) grade if the work experience was successfully completed. If the experience ended early or if a student was unprofessional, a “U” (Unsatisfactory) grade may be assigned.
Restrictions to co-op and internship participation
A co-op or internship assignment must align with academic semesters and may not exceed eight months. Students may not work back-to-back co-op or internship assignments. For example, if your fall co-op or internship ends in December, you cannot begin a spring co-op or internship in January. A fall co-op also cannot be extended into the spring semester.
Please note that you will not be approved to participate in co-op or internships during the last semester of your academic program.
Co-op and academic credit
Students do not receive academic credit for co-op or internship. However, after you accept a co-op or internship you notify your co-op coordinator and you create your Experiential Work record in NUworks. Then the Registrar registers you for Co-op Work Experience (CS6964) Students do receive an “S” (Satisfactory) grade if the work experience was successfully completed. If the experience ended early or if a student was unprofessional, a “U” (Unsatisfactory) grade may be assigned.
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Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
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About
Programs
Experiential Learning
Research
Life at Khoury
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Experiential Learning
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