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…
What our students say
“This co-op has been a once in a life time opportunity. I have worked on cool projects for brand new products and have learned so much about working with a team and applying technical knowledge.”
Olivia Lanum
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Co-op company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Sparks, NV
“Participating in a co-op is an opportunity for a break from the routine of classes while reinforcing academic knowledge. It also provides a competitive salary to help pay college expenses.”
Srijana Panta
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Co-op company: Hunter Engineering
Location: Raymond, MS
“Co-op looks excellent on your resume, builds confidence and cultivates skills that cannot necessarily be taught in school.”
Jeremy Schneider
Major: Chemical Engineering
Co-op company: DuPont Nutrition and Health
Location: Memphis, TN
Contact
Megan Upchurch Miller
Assistant Dean, Student Services
megan2@olemiss.edu
662-915-5699