2009 Honors Co-Op Info session College of Engineering & Computer Science

1. 2009 Honors Co-Op Info sessionCollege of Engineering & Computer Science Bruno Osorno, professor Academic Director CECS Honors Co-Op Program Feb 27, 2009

2. What is the Co-Op program • Internship program • Monitored and supervised • You earn academic credits • Resume enhancing honors program • Certificate upon completion • Benefits for you • Benefits for the sponsor • (win-win)

3. Entry qualifications • Undergraduates • 3.0 CSUN GPA. • Passed  the UDWPE • Be enrolled in 300-level classes • Completed 24 units at CSUN • 12 months to graduate from June this year • Be internet savvy • Email, hypernews (coming soon)

4. Entry qualifications • Graduates • Have a minimum 3.5 CSUN GPA • Passed  the UDWPE • 9 units of 600/500  level classes at CSUN • 12 months to graduate from June this year • Be internet savvy • Email, hypernews….

5. It is an academic program • It is no ordinary internship • 6 units of ENGR/COMP 494HCX • Fall and Spring • Special rule international students (later) • Take for classes for grade Syllabus

6. It is an academic program • Grade based on • End of semester report • Responsible & professional conduct • Supervisor and faculty evaluations • Cooperation & collaboration • Easy to earn good grades • Follow the rules in the syllabus • Timeliness, ability to follow directions, accuracy

7. Application process • Download & print your unofficial transcript from CSUN portal • Download application andnotes • Fill in form online www.csun.edu/ecscoop/forms.htm • Save to file

8. Application process • Complete resume – Workshop • Complete essay • Print completed applicationfor print package • Submit email package

9. Naming Conventions • Email Package has 3 attachments • Send to ecscoop@csun.edu • Email subject line exampleAPPLICATION-LEE-JANET • Application file name exampleAPF-LEE-JANET.DOC • Resume file name exampleRES-LEE-JANET.DOC • Essay file name exampleEAS-LEE-JANET.DOC

10. Naming Conventions • Print Package • Submit in Honors Co-Op Office: JD 4508 A • Manila folder • Follow instructions

11. The Selection Process • Application submission is like taking a final • No edits possible after thesubmission • Four Gates • Gate 1- Selection by committee • Gate 2- Matching to available positions • Gate 3- On campus interviews • Gate 4- Employer 2nd. interviews • Email notification

12. Communication • Everything with the internet and email • I will post/email you with results of your application • Make sure that you can read email sent to your CSUN email address • Don’t call/email me or theCo-Op office asking for “Status” • Neither I nor the office staff will have the answers Canvassing

13. Questions, Questions, Questions.. • Questions and answers • I will answer general using the FAQ page • Personal/private questions by coop email • Send to ecscoop@csun.edu • Do not send to bruno@csun.edu it will go to the junk mail!

14. More questions • Please don’t disturb the staff in the 4th floor (department offices) • You will not find answers there! Use the Co-Op office ONLY! • Co-Op Office is JD 4508A

15. Students with F1 Visa • For F1 Visa holders • Designated Curricular Practical Trainingby INS • Also submit FM 14 certified by Office of Student Development & International Programs 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, California  91330-8261 Phone: (818) 677-2393 FAX: (818) 677-4596 • Enroll in • CECS 494HCA summer • CECS 494HCC fall • CECS 494HCB spring

16. Students with F1 Visa • Enroll in • CECS 494HCA summer • CECS 494HCC fall • CECS 494HCB spring

17. Due dates and Deadlines • Please see the HC (Honors Coop) Calendar. It is posted in the first floor, fourth floor and in the internet. • Interview Workshop: March 27,09 • Interview Day: April 24, 09 (Please wear formal dress. Dress to impress) • www.csun.edu/ecscoop

19. Questions?