Are you ready to take part in one of the top Co-op Programs in the country?
The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op Program) is a dynamic academic program that offers students the opportunity to develop professional skill sets prior to graduation. Clemson’s Co-op Program is widely recognized as one of the top in the country!
95% Student Satisfaction Rating
300+ Active Company Partners Hosting Students
90% Matching Rate for Enrolled Students
Through this rigorous experiential learning program, students can put into practice what they learn in the classroom while gaining the substantial experience and the “learning by doing” that companies expect of new hires.
Co-op students complete multiple rotations with the host company and integrate their experiential education with classroom learning over several semesters.
Our company partners use the Co-op Program to recruit and retain outstanding employees from Clemson.
Benefits of participating in the Co-op Program:
- Students perceive their education to be more relevant and have greater educational persistence
- Co-op students work and learn under a mentor in their field of study
- Company partners invest more in their co-op students
- Co-op students are guaranteed on-campus interviews
- Most co-op students complete 6-12 interviews through the matching process
- All co-op assignments are paid
- Co-op experiences are monitored by academic staff to ensure high quality, high impact learning is taking place.
Students
Get all the information you need to get started in the Co-op Program!
Current co-op students can view assignment due dates and other rotation FAQs.
Employers
Is your company ready to become a Co-op Teaching Partner?
Information for current and prospective companies is right here.
Co-op Events
See what events are coming up this year for Clemson Co-op!
Both employers and students will want to mark their calendars.