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2009 Honors Co-Op Info session

College of Engineering & Computer Science

Bruno Osorno, professorAcademic Director

CECS Honors Co-Op ProgramFeb 27, 2009

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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)

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Entry qualifications

Undergraduates 3.0 CSUN GPA. Passed the UDWPEBe enrolled in 300-level classesCompleted 24 units at CSUN12 months to graduate from June this yearBe internet savvyEmail, hypernews (coming soon)

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….

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It is an academic program

It is no ordinary internship

6 units of ENGR/COMP 494HCXFall and SpringSpecial rule international students

(later)Take for classes for grade

It is an academic program

Grade based onEnd of semester reportResponsible & professional conductSupervisor and faculty evaluationsCooperation & collaboration

Easy to earn good gradesFollow the rules in the syllabusTimeliness, ability to follow directions,

accuracy

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Application process Download & print your unofficial

transcript from CSUN portal

Download application andnotes

Fill in form onlinewww.csun.edu/ecscoop/forms.htm

Save to file

Application process

Complete resume – Workshop

Complete essay

Print completed applicationfor print package

Submit email package

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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

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Naming Conventions

Print Package

Submit in Honors Co-Op Office: JD 4508 A

Manila folder

Follow instructions

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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

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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

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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!

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

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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

Students with F1 Visa

Enroll in

CECS 494HCA summer

CECS 494HCC fall

CECS 494HCB spring

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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

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Questions?