Graduating on Co-op

Most students return to classes after completing their final and/or only co-op experience. However, there are instances in which students may complete their course requirements prior to their final co-op and prefer to graduate at the end of their final co-op. Students who wish to graduate at the conclusion of their final co-op should discuss their academic degree requirements with their academic advisor and provide an approved plan of study to their assigned co-op advisor for review and approval.

Effective Fall 2027: Students cannot graduate on co-op. As a University-required Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO), a co-op must be preceded and followed by academic coursework to allow for adequate preparation and reflection and therefore cannot be a student’s final term before graduation.