Widener

GRADUATE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Widener University’s School of Engineering now offers an optional graduate-level co-operative educational experience to qualified students.  The program is intended to assist qualified students in supplementing their graduate studies while preparing them for employment in the professional sector.   

Criteria for Admission

The minimum grade point average to qualify for the program is 3.0.  Students must maintain a grade point average at or above 3.0 during the entire tenure of employment.  International students may participate in the graduate co-op program after their first year of full-time studies.

Application Process

The School of Engineering’s Office of Graduate & Special Programs will identify and notify qualified students each semester.  Students interested in participating in graduate co-op should start the process at the beginning of the semester preceding their intended co-op work term.  Once contacted by the Office of Graduate and Special Programs, the first step in the process is to schedule an appointment with the Widener University Director of Co-operative Education.  Interested students must pay the $75 non-refundable application fee to register with the office.  Students must submit a draft resume for review, and attend a series of required orientation seminars.  The co-op office will then assist students with identifying and contacting potential co-op employers.  Before making a commitment with a co-op employer, the student must consult with his/her faculty advisor for approval.  After securing the approval of the faculty advisor's approval, students must get approval from the Office of Graduate & Special Programs.  International students must also seek approval from the Office of International Student Services.  Students then register for the graduate co-operative education course with the Office of Graduate and Special Programs.

OFFICE OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Craig A. Single, Director
Victory Hall
tel: 610-499-4045
casingle@widener.edu

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 610-499-4198
fax: 610-499-4059