The Computer Science Co-Op Program @ CCNY

STUDENT INFORMATION

The Computer Science Co-Op Program @ CCNY is a two-semester-long program designed to deliver qualified tech talent to local employers and short-term professional opportunities to competitive NYC CCNY undergraduates. The Computer Science Co-Op Program @ CCNY gathers valuable feedback from host businesses to better align tech education with the workforce needs of NYC employers.

The Computer Science Co-op Program @ CCNY administered by the Computer Science Department and CCNY Career and Professional Development Institute (CPDI) places computer science students with employers partners. This is a paid opportunity throughout the duration of the program and students are eligible to earn up to 9 academic credits. Students must adhere to the following points below...

  • The program is open to current Sophomore, Junior and Senior level students.
  • Students must have a minimum of 6 free electives or tech electives available to participate.
  • Credits will be applied to the Free Electives first. If the student has completed their Free Electives, they will then be applied to General Technical Electives (but not CS Technical Electives).
  • All students must have a GPA on their records at the time of application, and it will be taken into consideration for co-op participation. Students' academic records and professional development will also be evaluated.. 
  • Students must have completed Algorithms and Software Design Lab at the time of application.
  • Students will be required to complete additional professional development and computer science training before beginning internship placements. 
  • Students must be available to full-time with employers June 21st through August 13th and part-time (15-19 hours per week) August 23rd through December 3rd.
  • Students will have an opportunity to meet with the participating employers and pick their top 3 choices. This does not guarantee that the student will be assigned to one of their top 3 choices.
  • There are only 10 slots available for the summer start cohort. 

To apply to the program, please visit your CCNY Career Connections account and complete these 3 steps.

  1. Upload your resume and unofficial transcript under the "My Documents" tab. 
  2. Complete the application under the "Program Registrations, Applications, & Surveys" tab.
  3. Schedule an appointment with the Program Administrator, Arpit Singh, under the "Schedule Appointment & Calendar" tab.

At the initial appointment, the Program Administrator will review the requirements and your resume before you are forwarded to evaluation process. DO NOT WAIT TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.  THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS UPLOADED 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT, THE APPOINTMENT WILL BE CANCELLED.

APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 15TH, 2021
APPLICATION CLOSE MARCH 31ST, 2021

Last Updated: 03/23/2021 15:21