Internship/Co-op/REU Forms & Assignments

If you have an internship/co-op/REU lined up, you're in the right place! First, you will register your internship/co-op/REU with our office and your program coordinator by following the steps outlined in Part 1. Then, you will complete the assignments found in Part 2 alongside your experience!


 

PART 1: REGISTERING THE INTERNSHIP/co-op/reu

Registration of an internship/co-op/REU consists of completing paperwork through our office and registering for the appropriate course. Please follow the instructions and complete the initial office forms and initial offer forms.

  • Initial Office Forms

    Student Professional Services Intern/Co-op/REU Information Sheet

    Students Expectation & Guidelines

  • Initial Offer Forms

    Completing the Training Agreement

    1. Fill out the training agreement. Please reach out to us with any questions. Forms with missing information will not be accepted.
    2. Return your completed training agreement to STEM.jobs@ysu.edu or Moser 2325 along with your offer letter and detailed job description.
    3. Sign up for a course scheduling appointment via Handshake. We will work with you and the faculty advisor/program coordinator on determining which course to sign up for and if you'll register for 0 or 1-4 credit hours.
    4. We will get signatures from the faculty advisor/program coordinator and our office for you! The Faculty Advisor/Program Coordinator is not your academic advisor. Please see below to determine who the program coordinator is for your major.
    5. After you have received a CRN from our office or the faculty advisor/program coordinator. Register for the course as soon as you are able to. If you are registering an internship for credit that is more than 1 credit hour, be sure to increase the number of credit hours at the time of registration.
    Department of Chemical & Biological Sciences
    Dr. Timothy Wagner330.941.3662trwagner@ysu.eduChemistry & Biochemistry
    Dr. David Asch330.941.1350dkasch@ysu.eduBiological Sciences
    Professor Robert Wardle330.941.2274rewardle@ysu.eduForensic Science
    Dr. Clovis Linkous330.941.1958calinkous@ysu.eduMaterials Science
    Rayen School of Engineering
    Dr. Frank Li330.941.2253xli@ysu.eduElectrical & Computer
    Dr. Holly Martin330.941.3022hjmartin02@ysu.eduChemical
    Dr. AKM Islam330.941.2421aaislam@ysu.eduCivil & Environmental
    Dr. Virgil Solomon330.941.1730vcsolomon@ysu.eduMechanical
    Dr. Bharat Yelamanchi330.941.3466byelamanchi@ysu.edu

    Industrial & Systems

    Manufacturing

    School of Computer Science, Information & Engineering Technology
    Dr. Abdu Arslanyilmaz

    330.941.4625 (Moser)

    330.941.3120 (Meshel)

    		aarslanyilmaz@ysu.edu

    Computer Science

    Information Technology

    Engineering Technology

    Dr. George Yu330.941.1775fyu@ysu.eduComputing & Information Systems
    Department of Mathematics & Statistics
    Dr. Tom Wakefield330.941.3302tpwakefield@ysu.eduMathematics & Statistics
    Department of Physics, astronomy, geology & environmental sciences
    Dr. Snjezana "Snow" Balaz330.941.7467sbalaz@ysu.edu

    Physics & Astronomy

    Geology

    Environmental Science (Graduate)

    Dr. Felicia Armstrong330.941.1385fparmstrong@ysu.eduEnvironmental Science (Undergraduate)


     

    After the training agreement is completed, a contract will be emailed to you.

    • The contract requires signatures from you, your faculty advisor, your work site supervisor and our office.
    • You are responsible for gathering the required signatures and returning the contract to the office.

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  • PART 2: internship/co-op/reu COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

    These are the forms for all students enrolled in STEM 3790, 0STE 0000, STEM 3791, STEM 4890, STEM 4891, STEM 5890, STEM 6990, ENST 3790 and MATL 8050. If you are in a different internship or co-op course, these may or may not apply.

    The forms posted here are meant as a way for you to find forms you may have misplaced, NOT as a replacement for communicating with your faculty advisor and STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops. Class requirements may vary by semester and major, so if you have specific questions, contact either your faculty advisor or STEM Professional Services at 330-941-2151 or STEM.jobs@ysu.edu

 

MORE INFORMATION

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Internships, cooperative education (co-ops), and research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are all forms of experiential learning. Employers and professional/graduate programs are looking to hire and admit students that have completed experiential learning during their collegiate careers. In addition to preparing for a specific career path, having a real, day-to-day experience in the field can help you change your mind or narrow down your choices.

    We encourage all undergraduate and graduate students to complete experiential learning prior to graduation to gain a better understanding of their future field and to be competitive for the transition to full-time opportunities.

    When looking for experiences, please schedule a "1st Appointment: Internship/Co-op/REU" with our office to gain a better understanding of the search process. Additionally, attend the STEM Expo and check out Handshake and our other online resources.


     

    • What is the difference between an internship and co-op?

      Internship

      • Generally considered part-time (15-20 hrs/wk)
      • Occurs during semester with an approved employer
      • Receive 1-4 credits toward upper division elective
      • Cost is based on the price per credit hour or can be included in the bulk tuition (12-18 credit hours) rate.


       

      Co-op

      • Generally considered full-time (40 hrs/wk)
      • Occurs during semester with an approved employer
      • 0 credit hours; maintains full-time status
      • Cost is $350 per semester. Additional fees may apply.


       

      Research for Undergraduates (REU) & Other Summer Research Programs

      • Research for undergraduates through its REU Sites
      • REU Site consists of approx. 10 undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution
      • Each student works with a specific research project
      • REUs are registered as internships.


       

      Potential Scenarios

      • A student working full-time would traditionally register for a co-op. However, if the student wants credit, the student may be eligible to register the experience as an internship.
      • Off-campus research is registered as a STEM Internship or STEM Cooperative Education, not as a research course, which is specific to YSU.

    • What does "registering" an internship/co-op/REU mean?

      Registration of an internship/co-op/REU means registering for an academic course and completing coursework alongside your experience. The experience may or may not be credit-bearing and will be shown on your academic transcript.

      STEM Internship Transcript
      STEM Co-op Transcript

    • Why should I register?

      We always recommend trying to register experiential learning. STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops is a great first place to discuss potentially registering your experience and receive guidance throughout the entire process if your experience has been accepted. There are several reasons to register your internship/co-op/REU:

      • Get Course Credit
        • With faculty advisor approval, you can receive upper division or capstone credit.
      • YSU Can Help
        • In the event that you need assistance, STEM Professional Services and YSU can intervene on your behalf.
      • Documented on Transcripts
        • Experiential learning on a transcript provides confirmation that you received a legitimate, professional experience related to your major.
      • Maintain Full-time Student Status
        • Show that you're still a student at YSU. Full-time status is especially important for scholarships and financial aid!
      • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
        • If you are an international student, all paid experiential learning requires registration.
      • Professional Gifts
        • For each experience registered with the College of STEM, you will receive a professional gift upon successful completion of the experience.
          • 1st registered experience: Padfolio & Business Card Holder
          • 2nd registered experience: Package of Resume Paper
          • 3rd registered experience: Messenger bag

      Overall, we always recommend trying to register experiential learning. STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops is a great first place to discuss potentially registering your experience and receive guidance throughout the entire process if your experience has been accepted.

    • How do I register?

      Please use the Internship/Co-op/REU Forms & Assignments page for more information on how to register your internship/co-op/REU.

    • I have already completed experiential learning but did not register the experience. Can I register now?

      No, we do not retroactively allow students to register their experience!

    • My experience is paid. Can I still get credit?

      Yes! We prefer that students get paid for experiential learning. Unlike receiving credit for research, having a paid experience does not interfere with receiving credit for internships, co-ops and REUs.

    • I am an international student. Am I eligible for experiential learning?

      International students are eligible for experiential learning as long as the opportunity meets the requirements of both STEM Careers, Internships & Co-ops and Curricular Practical Training through the International Programs Office.

General Information

LOCATION
Moser Hall, Room 2325

HOURS OF OPERATION
Fall & Spring: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Summer: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

CONTACT
Main: 330.941.2151
Fax: 330.941.1567
STEM.jobs@ysu.edu