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Learn how co-op education and work-integrated learning help students graduate with less debt, stronger job prospects and a higher return on their college investment.

Interested in the international co-op program at the University of Cincinnati? Gretchen Spears, mechanical engineering student, shares her experience working on co-op in Tuttlingen, Germany.

Meet Liz Tremblay, a computer science major in UC's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Liz has worked in software engineering at retail data science, insights and media company 84.51, and is now a user-experience (UX) design co-op at IBM in Chicago.

Welcome to “Beyond the Classroom”, a monthly series where we give you a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Cincinnati co-op students across a variety of majors and industries.

Follow these college savings tips and strategies — from scholarships to co-op — to reduce your reliance on loans and pay for college without loans or debt.

At the University of Cincinnati, undergraduate engineering degrees take five years to complete, unlike the typical four-year bachelor's degree program. But that extra year is incredibly valuable for students to gain a head start on building their careers. Students receive unique, hands-on experiences during their time at the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) through the cooperative education (co-op) program. Co-op is built into the curriculum and students alternate between semesters in the classroom and semesters working full-time in industry or research.

Discover student-approved campus resources to thrive at college. From academic support to wellness services, here’s how UC helps students succeed — straight from your peers.

Find essential strategies for how to get an internship or co-op job, tips for making the most of UC’s resources, and what the co-op or internship Reddit community can teach you.

Explore the cybersecurity engineer career path — learn about essential skills, average salaries, top industries hiring and job outlook for 2025 and beyond.

Aradana Nair, a third-year computer science student at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science, shares her experience as a commuter student, how she stays connected on campus, and her advice for other students interested in commuting.

May 7, 2024

More than 100 years ago, cooperative education (co-op) was invented at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science. Since then, UC has spent the last century fine-tuning and improving the program. The Global Research Labs Program is one of the most recent advancements in co-op opportunities for students.

March 27, 2024

One challenge many students face when transitioning to a college schedule and course load is how to manage their time. This is especially important in engineering since students, aside from their first year, do not get summers off due to the co-op schedule. University of Cincinnati civil engineering student Julie Holkovic provides helpful time management tips that she has learned through her five years in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Discover why Cincinnati is one of the best cities for college students. From affordable living to career-building co-ops, see why Bearcats love calling Cincy home.

Nervous about your first day of college? Use this guide to learn what to bring, how to prepare, and tips for navigating campus and meeting new friends.

Curious what a Bearcat is? Learn about the animal, the UC mascot, and what it means to be a Bearcat for Life — a lifelong identity of pride, spirit, and community.

March 6, 2024

Hyojung Kim, University of Cincinnati chemical engineering student, spent a semester on co-op in Idaho Falls working at the Idaho National Laboratory. UC's co-op program is ranked top five in the nation. For this rotation, Kim had to relocate. This piece shares what it is like to work on co-op out of state.

April 15, 2024

Ever since she garnered an appreciation for chemistry in high school, fifth-year University of Cincinnati student Jaclyn Bashore has not looked back. When she graduates with a chemical engineering degree and a minor in chemistry this spring, Bashore will have had six co-op experiences — along with a new full-time job at AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical research company with whom she did two co-op rotations. To commemorate her exceptional co-op work, the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science awarded Bashore the 2024 Herman Schneider Medal, an annual award given to a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding success as a co-op student.