Non-Engineering Majors
Any major can benefit from the extended time with their co-op host company. We commonly work with packaging science, construction science management, business, and computing students. If your major is not listed, and you are interested in a co-op, please contact us!
When should an architecture major enroll in the program and begin the co-op placement process? First semester of Junior year. Architecture companies conduct interviews only during the fall term.
How can I get started? Contact the architecture co-op advisor for enrollment instructions the semester before you wish to start the process.
How many interviews am I likely to have in the placement process? It varies each semester, but architecture students may have 3-4 interviews on average.
What kinds of companies host this major? Architectural design firms
More questions? Contact the co-op advisor for your major
When should a business major enroll in the program and begin the co-op placement process? After completing the Pre-Business courses and declaring a major in one of the disciplines, a business student can join the Co-op Program. Students can enroll as soon as in the first semester of their sophomore year, but it is also common for students to wait and have a few more courses in their major before joining, so they may enroll in the second semester of their sophomore year or first or second semester of their junior year.
How can I get started? Contact the business co-op advisor for enrollment instructions the semester before you wish to start the process.
How many interviews am I likely to have in the placement process? The number varies each semester based on the demand for different majors. Business majors generally complete between 1-5 in-person interviews at the Co-op Interview days Event. Companies do not get to pre-select the students they will interview.
What kinds of companies host this major? Co-op students have been hosted by automotive, construction, and manufacturing companies recently with roles related to management, logistics, human resources, and accounting.
More questions? Contact the co-op advisor for your major
When should a computing major enroll in the program and begin the co-op placement process? The best time to come through is in the fall or spring of your junior year.
How can I get started? Email the computer science co-op advisor in the first week of the semester to join the current matching process or anytime in the semester to be added to the waitlist for the following semester.
How many interviews am I likely to have in the placement process? CompSci/CIS students usually complete 3-6 in-person interviews at the Co-op Interview days Event. Companies do not get to pre-select the students they will interview.
What kinds of companies host this major? Whether a company’s product is technical or not, every industry needs software support and development and IT. You can find Clemson computer co-ops in aerospace, automotive, consumer and industrial manufacturing, defense, software development, IT and cybersecurity, and robotics companies.
More questions? Contact the co-op advisor for your major
When should a CSM major enroll in the program and begin the co-op placement process? The best time to come through is when you are in your sophomore or junior year of your CSM engineering coursework.
How can I get started? Contact the civil and CSM engineering co-op advisor for enrollment instructions the semester before you wish to start the process.
How many interviews am I likely to have in the placement process? CSM engineering students usually complete 6-8 in-person interviews at the Co-op Interview days Event. Companies do not get to pre-select the students they will interview.
What kinds of companies host this major? Structural design, general contracting, utility infrastructure (water, gas, electric), transportation, and sustainability
More questions? Contact the co-op advisor for your major
Click here to find out more about Graphic Communications internships or email the GC Internship Coordinator Bobby Congdon at rcongdo@clemson.edu.
When should a packaging science major enroll in the program and begin the co-op placement process? Packaging students should be in their junior or senior year to participate in the program. However, exceptions have been made to allow sophomore-level students to participate. Sophomores are welcome to discuss their possible participation with Dr. Neal. (Dr. Neal is the program director and also serves as the co-op advisor for Package Science – jfneal@clemson.edu)
How can I get started: Packaging students will receive an email announcement from the department (often from Paula Beecher) with instructions to contact Dr. Neal about program enrollment and getting started. Students take part in the matching process in the semester prior to beginning the six-month co-op period.
The six-month co-op assignment is the norm for most companies who host packaging students and all of the active company partners provide a six-month experience. If a student prefers to do a single summer experience, the student should contact Dr. Neal to discuss the requirements.
How many interviews am I likely to have in the placement process? Packaging students usually complete 9-12 in-person interviews at the Packaging Science Co-op Interview Event. Companies do not get to pre-select the students they will interview.
What types co-op assignments are available to Packaging Science students and what kinds of companies host this major?
Packaging co-op assignments generally consists of one or more of these professional practice categories:
- Project management
- Developing packaging solutions and innovations; design and implementation; prototyping
- Package modifications/quality improvement; cost savings; testing
- Working with suppliers
- Packaging laboratory testing
- Performance testing and spec development
- Transportation/distribution testing
- Structural design (utilizing various design software)
- Corrugated products – containers and point of purchase displays
- Variety of protective techniques and materials/dunnage
- Logistics of parts
- Returnable packaging design and coordination
- Coordination of bins and totes in manufacturing settings
- Packaging product manufacturing management training
- Process management and improvement
- Production and operations management
Packaging co-op assignments are found in various industries: Food and beverage; health care; personal care products; home products; protective packaging industry; automotive; industrial products.
