Get hands-on experience by taking a semester or two to work with seasoned engineers and other professionals
Cooperative education, or co-op, provides you with the unique opportunity of working in a professional capacity for several months during your time as an undergraduate student. You are well compensated for your work and you gain relevant engineering experience to add to your resume. With a co-op, you will take a semester (or more) off from classes and typically work full time for at least 16 weeks.
Helpful info
Co-op eligibility and policies
Co-op frequently asked questions
Video: students sharing co-op experiences
Olivia Lanum Mason, 2021 graduate, had co-op placements or internships with Raytheon, SpaceX and Tesla. She’s now a manufacturing engineer with SpaceX…
“The most beneficial part of doing a co-op while in college is seeing how I can blend the knowledge from school and the workplace to further support my educational journey. All the material science and physics courses have helped in providing a solid base for my co-op at BorgWarner.”
Cre’shawn Dabney
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Co-op company: BorgWarner
Location: Water Valley, MS
“As I’ve grown in my professional leadership, communication and teamwork skills, I’m reminded every day to do my job better not just for my customers, but for my team members who are hands-on in the processes.”
Millie Eubanks
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Co-op company: Toyota
Location: Blue Springs, MS
Contact
Megan Upchurch Miller
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs
megan2@olemiss.edu
662-915-5699