This document provides information about BGSU's CO-OP orientation. It highlights benefits of the CO-OP program such as developing work skills, exploring career interests, access to technology, networking opportunities, and gaining experience before graduation. It notes that CO-OP students have worked in all 50 US states and 6 continents, with the exception of Antarctica. Finally, it outlines 3 scenarios showing how students can complete their degree through a combination of coursework and CO-OP placements over 4 years.

1. BGSU
College of Technology
CO-OP Orientation
Your CO-OP, Your Career.

2.  Develop professional work habits now.
 Clarify your area of study:
Are you doing what you want to do?
 Access to state-of-the-art technology.
 Opportunity to live/work in different areas,
broadening your perspectives.
 Up to 1 year’s experience before graduation.
 Keeps curricula up-to-date with industry.
 Opportunity to network, leading to jobs.

3. * That meets CO-OP requirements.

4. Previous CO-OP locations in all 50 states and 6 of 7 continents… Which continent has a CO-OP student has never been to?

7. HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE? It’s up to you…
TIME Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
YEAR 1 SEM 1 courses courses courses
YEAR 1 SEM 2 courses courses courses
YEAR 1 SEM 3 CO-OP CO-OP courses
YEAR 2 SEM 4 courses courses CO-OP
YEAR 2 SEM 5 courses courses courses
YEAR 2 SEM 6 CO-OP courses courses
YEAR 3 SEM 7 courses CO-OP courses
YEAR 3 SEM 8 courses courses CO-OP
YEAR 3 SEM 9 CO-OP courses courses
YEAR 4 SEM 10 courses CO-OP
YEAR 4 SEM 11 courses courses
YEAR 4 SEM 12 courses