All Mercy College students are welcome to meet with a Co-op Coordinator at any time to learn more about the Co-op Program. The program is available each semester at all campuses. Students who choose to enroll in the Cooperative Education program may earn up to 6 elective credits in their major.

Additional Requirements are as follows:

Undergraduate Students
Must be fully matriculated in a Bachelor's degree program and have declared a major field of study. To participate in the program the student must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 and have successfully completed 60 credits.

Transfer Students
Must be fully matriculated in a Bachelor degree program, maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5, and have successfully completed 12 credits of study at Mercy College.

Graduate Students
The Office of Cooperative Education will assist graduate students with finding an internship to gain experience in their field. However, course credit is not available for graduate students participating in the Cooperative Education program.

Application and Registration
Students are encouraged to meet with the Coordinator of Cooperative Education beginning the second semester of their freshman year. After completing an application form and registration card, the student and coordinator discuss your background, goals and interests, and explore internship options with you.

The Placement Process
It is recommended that you start your Co-op job search early in the semester preceding your anticipated placement. The Office of Cooperative Education will send your resume to selected employers (on an ongoing basis) for positions that match your interests and qualifications. The employer will review all resumes received and decide whom to interview and hire. Students are also welcome to search out their own Co-op job through the Internet and other means. The placement process will be discussed in greater detail with the Co-op Coordinator.