Co-Op

Do I still have my scholarship during my co-op?

 

No.

 

You will not receive scholarship aid while you are on co-op, though you can use other financial aid to help cover expenses. Your scholarship will only cover 8 semesters of academic semesters. However, majority of Boston and Torch scholars are pell eligible and are able to qualify for other scholarships to cover your tuition, room/board, and meal plan during your co-op.

 

Torch Scholars can receive funding for NUSHP. You can see other types of financial aid listed here. You can also work with your Co-Op Advisor about funding programs. Some students can apply for additional funding if they take unpaid or underpaid co-ops depending on their program.

 

Whether you choose a 4- or 5-year co-op cycle, you'll only need 8 semesters of course work to complete your degree (barring unforeseen circumstances).

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When should I do my co-op?

 

​You have several options. Northeastern provides the flexibility to pursue co-op and other experiential opportunities in a way that fits individual education goals. Full-time undergraduates have the option of completing up to three six-month co-ops in five years or as many as two six-month co-ops in four years.

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NOTE: there are multiple possible schedules and not all entering students will follow these examples. Students will work with their academic and co-op coordinator to customize a schedule that best suits their goals and aspirations.

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How many co-ops can I do?

 

We recommend a max of 2 co-op experiences. Anything that will go beyond 8 semesters of study, will most likely not be approved by your academic advisor.

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When am I eligible to start co-op?

 

Students start their first co-op the second semester of their sophomore year or during the summer after their sophomore year.

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Are students required to participate in co-op?

 

Co-op is the cornerstone of a Northeastern education, and most students participate in co-op (for the class of 2016, 96% of graduates participated in at least one co-op, 78% participated in two or more co-ops), but it is not required for graduation. HOWEVER, undergraduates who choose not to pursue co-op are required to fulfill Northeastern’s experiential learning requirements by participating in at least one of the following, research, service learning, or study abroad programs.

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Co-Op Timelines

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