Cooperative Education


Cooperative education, commonly called co-op, is the hallmark of an RIT education. Co-op gives students the chance to put classroom lectures, textbook theories and their own initiative to the test - performing in the workplace. RIT has the fourth oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs in the world. Companies come to RIT each quarter to recruit students for co-op positions. Four quarters of co-op are required for students in our Bachelor of Science programs. Credit for work experience may be granted for up to two quarters of co-op.

Read testimonials from co-op students.

Your education takes on new meaning when you’re assisting guests at a Marriott or Hilton resort or ordering supplies for the Xerox commissary. Visit the web sites of some of the companies that provide co-op experiences for School of Hospitality and Service Management students.


HYATT Hotels
http://www.hyatt.com

MARRIOTT Hotels
http://www.marriott.com

RADISSON Hotels
http://www.radisson.com

WALT DISNEY WORLD
http://www.disneyworld.com

MGM Grand Hotel - Las Vegas
http://www.mgmgrand.com

XEROX - Rochester, NY
http://www.xerox.com