Info for Students

Getting Started

To get started with the Co-op Program and begin applying for positions you need to complete the following steps.

Step 1

Complete the online orientation tutorial. This takes about 10 minutes.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to meet with us personally at engrcoop@u.washington.edu or 206-543-1770. We are located in Loew Hall 301.

Step 2

Once you have stablished an eRecruiting account (after completing online orientation), upload your application materials to eRecruiting. Your application materials consist of the following:

Resume
*Unofficial Transcript
Cover Letter and/or writing samples (some employers request a cover letter and/or writing samples)

*Students can print a PDF version of your unofficial transcripts from MyUW. There is a link "Printer Friendly Version" near the top of the page.

Step 3: Apply for Co-op Jobs using the unique login and password provided by the Co-op Program. Access the Co-op Jobs / eRecruiting system. If students find a position through eRecruiting, student agrees to register their Co-op experience with the Co-op program (see Step 4).
Step 4: Once you find a position through eRecruiting, contact the Engineering Co-op Program at 206-543-1770 or engrcoop@u.washington.edu to schedule your 30 minute pre-work meeting to cover Co-op course requirements.
: Students will be registered for 2 credits (full-time) and 1 credit (part-time) per quarter on Co-op and will pay a quarterly Co-op fee for these credits. For a full-time Co-op, students will pay $330/undergrad and $450/graduate for 2 credits and for a part-time Co-op, students will pay $165/undergrad, $225/graduate for 1 credit. This is a requirement for all students who find their position through the eRecruiting website.

eRecruiting tips/Quickstart Instructions

Please click on the following link for Quick Start and Tips on using eRecruiting. PDF version