

Northeastern is a world leader in experiential learning, our distinctive educational model.
This year, we celebrate the 115th anniversary of co-op, our flagship experiential program that integrates classroom study with professional work experience for undergraduate and graduate students alike. It sits alongside an ever-expanding and immersive experiential program portfolio that includes research, community service, and global opportunities.
We invite you to see its impact through statistics, stories, and reflections, and to see more ways to support its growth below.
Co-op today
student participation
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of students receive a job offer from a former co-op employer
Student outcomes

I am so grateful for the opportunity to implement skills outside of the classroom before graduation. I value the amazing connections with attorneys, DEI practitioners, and advocates who help move the needle for marginalized communities.

I value the hands-on experience I’m getting in finance. It allows me to develop professionally and network, which is crucial for success. I am able to foster important skills for the industry.

I value the experience I’m getting by being around my coworkers who are in the position I strive to be in one day. Absorbing information from them, whether through one-on-one conversations or things I hear from them in the office, is incredibly valuable.
Reflections: Stories of Transformational Co-ops
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How a Northeastern student kickstarted her design career with a co-op at Landor in Mumbai
Yana Puri, a third-year business and design student, spent a semester working for Landor, the branding firm behind Levi’s and FedEx.
Co-op at a tech firm in Paris fulfilled Jamie Hansen’s Francophile dream
Jamie Hansen, an international business student, followed a semester of studies in France with a six-month Parisian co-op. “The lifestyle there was just awesome,” Hansen says.
Northeastern co-op blends marine biology and studio art to promote Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week
Fourth-year Northeastern University student Meredith McGowan designed the signature logo for Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week. Its message is designed to highlight “our ability to bounce back and be strong in the face of climate change and adverse weather events.”
This Northeastern co-op helped develop algorithms for high-performance ‘brain-inspired’ computing hardware
Student Mauricio Tedeschi worked as a co-op at The Peter Grünberg Institute, developing and testing algorithms for dedicated “brain-inspired hardware” for high-performance computing.
A co-op in a New York probation office helped this Northeastern student ‘discover her confidence’
Maya Gayle, who studies political science and economics, completed a co-op with the probation department of the Southern District of New York.
From Boston to Barcelona, this Husky got a chance to see how innovators operate around the world through a marketing co-op
Ivanna Pilataxi wants to bring a global perspective back to her home city in Ecuador. Northeastern’s co-op program allowed her the chance to see how businesses operate globally.
Co-op perspectives
Introducing Co-op Perspectives—a new video series that takes a deep dive into Northeastern University’s renowned experiential learning program, offering unique insights from those who have experienced co-op firsthand.
Episode 1: The Co-op Experience
Episode 2: The Co-op Employer Experience
Upcoming events

Co-op 115th Anniversary Celebration
Arlington Campus
September 10, 2024
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Co-op 115th Anniversary Celebration
Silicon Valley Campus
October 10, 2024
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Co-op 115th Anniversary Celebration
Miami Campus
October 23, 2024
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Co-op 115th Anniversary Celebration
Boston Campus
November 9, 2024
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Powering Preparedness, Professionalism, and Partnerships

While some startup companies, public service agencies, and nonprofits can’t offer salaries, some globally located co-ops are out of reach for students due to travel expenses. Help fund these vital co-op experiences, opening doors to some of the most meaningful roles a student can have.
Employers can tap into a pool of top-notch talent to invigorate their workforce and infuse their office with fresh ideas. These motivated and flexible learners have the mindset, skill, and drive to bring a business, agency, or nonprofit organization to the next level.


Employers can tap into a pool of top-notch talent to invigorate their workforce and infuse their office with fresh ideas. These motivated and flexible learners have the mindset, skill, and drive to bring a business, agency, or nonprofit organization to the next level.