Program Benefits
The University of South Carolina Career Center offers two programs for you to enroll in for your experiential experience: The Carolina Internship Program (CIP) and the Co-op program. The Carolina Internship and Co-op programs allow you to maintain your full-time student status while completing an internship or co-op without having to re-apply to the university and petition back into your academic college.
Program Summary
The Carolina Internship and Co-op professional development program both serve as a structured learning component to help you enrich your career planning and preparation through facilitated analysis and reflection of your experience. The goal is to enhance your understanding and awareness of your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities you develop to aid in your full-time job searching and your lifelong career management.
Student Requirements
- Be in good academic standing (have a least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 @ USC) and have completed at least 15 college-level credit hours prior to start of experience.
- For International Students Only: Must be approved by the USC Office of International Student and Scholar Support and complete a Curricular Practical Training Application.
- Report your internship or Co-op on Handshake and submit necessary documents before the drop/add deadline.
- Successfully complete all CIP/Co-op program requirements.