Custom-Designed Major & Co-op

Co-op, short for cooperative education, is a program that balances classroom theory with periods of practical, hands-on experience prior to graduation. Through Drexel's co-op program, Custom students are able to alternate academic study with full-time employment, gaining valuable practical experience.

Drexel offers a variety of undergraduate co-op options. Custom students choose which plan works best for them during the application process and build their academic plan accordingly. Drexel's Steinbright Career Development Center reviews Custom students' Vision Forms and assigns a co-op advisor who best aligns with the student’s interests and industry. A student's co-op advisor works with them throughout their co-op job search and while on the job.

Custom students have pursued co-op opportunities:

• Internationally, working in Ghana, France, Singapore, Greece, South Africa, Hong Kong, Germany, Equatorial Guinea, South Korea, and Zambia.
• Nationally, working in Washington D.C., New York, Florida, California, Rhode Island, Maryland, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
• Regionally, in the greater Philadelphia area as well as around the state of Pennsylvania.

Through a variety of co-op positions, students are able to explore different career paths. While some Custom students are planning for a future in the lab, others are aiming for field experience. There are also opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.

View Past Custom Students' Co-op Positions