Thank you for your interest in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP)! Gaining hands-on experience in your chosen career field is one of the most valuable steps you can take as a student to get career ready.
- Often earn a competitive wage while learning.
- Gain in-depth and valuable work experience.
- Enhance your marketability to employers upon graduation.
- Network with professionals in your field.
- Build a great resume for the future.
- Develop professional competencies.
- Learn what you like (or don’t like) to do.
- Enrollment documented on transcript.
- Maintain student status if enrolled in full-time program.
- Career advisor to coach you on handling workplace issues.
- Opportunity to network with other CEIP students.
- Some Virginia Tech fees could be optional for you; so you can decide if you wish to access student services such as health services, athletics, etc., during your work semester(s).
Students interested in enrolling in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) are required to attend a CEIP Information Session prior to enrollment to learn about the program benefits, expectations, and requirements, enrollment options, and job searching tips. If you are considering participating, we would encourage you to attend a session prior to your job search.
Enrollment Deadlines
Deadline to enroll in a full-time work experience (32+ hours per week):
The enrollment deadline is the “last day to add classes…” as stated by the registrar’s office for each term on the Academic Calendar.
Deadline to enroll in a part-time work experience (less than 32 hours per week):
| Enrollment term | Deadline to enroll in CEP 3084 (part-time work) |
|---|---|
| Fall semester | October 1 |
| Winter term | December 1 |
| Spring semester | March 1 |
| Summer terms | July 1 |
Contact us!
540-231-8685
ceip@vt.edu
Smith Career Center