What is a Co-Op?

Credit vs. No Credit

Requirements

Application Process

International Students 
(Curricular Practical Training)

Preparing a resume
 

Internships and Co-Ops

• Provide on-the-job experience that supplements skills learned in the classroom
 
• Offer opportunities to explore career possibilities
 
• Can give you the competitive edge as a job seeker

Internships can be paid or unpaid, and may allow the candidate to earn *academic credit.  Most internships are part-time and usually one semester in length.
  *Students who wish to obtain credit for an internship must contact their Academic Department. Credit-bearing internships are arranged at the discretion of the candidate's Academic Department.     Internship credits appear on the student transcript and will be added to the tuition and fee charges.

Co-Ops (co-operative education assignments) are paid positions directly related to your field of study.  Co-Ops offer substantive professional work experience.  Full-time co-ops are generally six months in length.

Current UMass Boston students who have earned a minimum of *30-45 degree credits
are eligible to participate in the Internship Program.

*A minimum 12-15 degree credits must have been completed at UMass Boston.

• Ask about Internship walkin times or schedule an Internship meeting.  Call 617- 287-5519.

 
• Review Internship and Co-Op opportunities posted at Career Services Online and in the Career Resource Library (Campus Center-1-Rm. 1112).

 
• Meet  to discuss the Internship Program and indicate your interests, skills and availability.

 
• Prepare your resume.  Resume writing guidelines are available on this website, and there are resource materials available in the Career Resource Library (Campus Center-1-Rm. 1112).

 
• Your Internship Advisor will review your resume and will work with you to forward your application materials for appropriate opportunities.

 
• Follow up on Internship or Co-Op referrals in a timely manner.  If you obtain an Internship or Co-Op assignment, please let Career Services know this immediately.

International Students are allowed up to one year of equivalent full time work, this work must be related to their field of study, or a required part of their curriculum.  While school is in session, they are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week, and up to 40 hours per week during holidays and breaks. 

International Students seeking to participate in an Internship or Co-Op will need to:

1. Contact International Student Services in the Unversity Advising Center (617-287-5500) to obtain and complete required paperwork.
    
2. Complete all steps of the Internship Program Application Check List above.