Traditional Northwestern University Co-op Schedule
| Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring | |
| Mid June to Mid Sept | Mid Sept to Mid-End Dec | Jan 2 - Mid March | Mid March - Mid June | |
| Freshman Year |
School | School | School | |
| Sophomore Year |
|
School | School | School |
| Junior Year | Co-op |
School | School | Co-op |
| Pre-Senior Year | Co-op | School | Co-op | School |
| Senior Year | Co-op | Co-op | School | School/ Graduation |
Co-op Schedule Requirements
1. A minimum of 12 months (four quarters) of work with the same employer is expected for each co-op student.
2. Each co-op student's schedule should have at least one six month
(two quarters) work term, in order to provide a more in-depth
experience for the student and greater productivity for the employer.
3. Each co-op student's schedule should include at least one
work term for each season or academic quarter. In other words, the
student should work at least one fall, winter, spring and summer quarter.
4. The schedule must alternate terms of work and school in approximately equal intervals.
