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UofI Co-op Program Application (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)

University of Idaho
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About the Program:

A co-op, short for cooperative education, gives the opportunity to gain real work experience that is related to your major or career goals. The program alternates terms of full-time classroom study with 3-12 months of full- or part-time, discipline-related employment. 

The co-op program is open to all UofI majors and are available for both full-time and part-time opportunities.

This application is the first step (and the vetting process) to participate in the Co-op Program at the University of Idaho. This application is for any duration (3-12 months) in the following Co-op Terms:

  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026
  • Summer 2026

Benefits of the Co-op Program

  • Gain real-world experience with job responsibilities and projects that go beyond a 3-month internship
  • Chance to earn and save money
  • Stay enrolled as a student at UofI and keep all your scholarships, financial aid, and health benefits while working full-time
  • Be able to participate in a Fall or Spring semester internship anywhere in the U.S. while staying enrolled as a student (3-month option)
  • Gain a competitive advantage natoinally with employers and graduate programs
  • You can complete 1-2 co-ops (semester + summer), and gain up to a year of career experience prior to graduation.

Qualifications:

  • Junior Standing (by time of co-op, can apply during sophomore year). Possible option for some sophomores depending on college, major, and courses completed. *Some colleges and departments at UofI have their own specific academic standing requirements. Some colleges (Engineering, Business) also review applications to approve students for the program.
  • Admitted or Current U of I Student
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Required Documents:

Resume or CV (your resume should be reviewed by Career Services prior to application)

Statement of Intent -- 500 word maximum - include:

  • 1) why you want to participate in the Co-op program,
  • 2) areas of interest (industries, companies, skill areas, educational interests) ,
  • 3) what strengths/skills you bring to the program and
  • 4) specify which co-op schedule you are interested in: Winter start (Spring term-summer), Summer start (summer-Fall term), or open to either.

Visit our webpage for more information: https://www.uidaho.edu/co-op or check out our program video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rCL2U9wAm4.