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rocurin a Co-op JobPre-Employment ScreeningCo-op employers mayrequire applicants to undergopre-employment screening,such as drug testing, creditchecks, physical examinations, security clearance, andcriminal record checks.o can develop my o nposition?ortheastern has a range ofresources available to helpyou find a graduate co-opposition, including your coop coordinator and theCareer esign staff (pleasesee page ---). eencourage you to use theseresources to find a co-opposition that matches yourvalues, interests,personality, and skills. oumay also choose to make orcall upon your connectionsto find a co-op job. If youfind your own position, keepthe following in mind10Jobs Involving Cannabis/MarijuanaAlthough Cannabis has been legalized both recreationally andmedicinally in some states, it remains illegal under federal law.Northeastern University is a drug-free campus, consistent withfederal law. Northeastern may post co-op positions in the cannabisindustry in those states that have legalized medical and/orrecreational use of cannabis but cautions that the use and/or sale ofmarijuana may be prosecuted by federal law enforcement and thatany such co-ops, research, or job opportunities could potentiallyaffect your federal student loans, immigration status, or futurebackground checks for security clearances. Any student whochooses to engage in such an employment does so at their own risk.iscuss your planswith your co-opcoordinator well inadvance of the co-opperiod.It is your responsibilityto inform the employerthat you are aortheasternUniversity co-opstudent and that youwill return to theUniversity at the end ofyour co-op cycle.Co-op studentscannot be employedas consultants orindependentcontractors.cceptin a o-opaution oocial et or in We sitesStudents should be aware that social networking websites such asacebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and inkedIn are public, andemployers can and do review them to learn more about job applicants.Employers may also use search engines such as oogle to learn moreabout applicants. Please keep this in mind when posting personal andprofessional information and photos on these public websites.o do accept a co-opo ?hen you receive an offer,thank the employer and askfor 2-3 business days tomake your decision. It ishighly recommended thatyou meet with your co-opcoordinator during that time.Once you accept a graduateco-op position verbally,electronically, or in writing,you must decline all interviewre uests and inform your coop coordinator of yourdecision.You may NOT accept morethan one job offer. Renegingan accepted offer to work foranother employer may resultin being withdrawn from allco-op opportunities. ouracceptance of a positionalso means that you havecommitted to work for theentire co-op period and thatyou adhere to the datesgiven by your employer andor ortheastern.o do re ister or co-opIn most cases, students whomeet eligibility re uirementsand secure a graduate co-opposition will be registered forthe Cooperative Educationork E perience course onemonth prior to the start of aco-op. There is no charge forthe co-op work e perience.re- mployment creeninCo-op employers may re uireapplicants to undergo preemployment screening, suchas drug testing, credit checks,physical e aminations,security clearance, andcriminal record checks.The course appears on thestudent s degree audit,allowing the student tomaintain full-time studentstatus. Upon completion ofthe co-op and all relevantassignments, grades ofSatisfactory (S),Unsatisfactory (U), andIncomplete (I) are assignedand will appear on youracademic transcript.11

Working on Co-opiscriminationCode of Student ConductNortheastern University does not condone or tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towardstudents, on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, genetics, sex, gender, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran, or disability status, either on or off-campus. sa co-op employee, you are entitled to the same protection of federal and state anti-discrimination lawsas other employees. You may also be protected under Title I due to your student standing within theUniversity.s a graduate co-op student you are anambassador of Northeastern and yourperformance and professionalism will ha e animpact on future co-op hiring. You are e pectedto obser e Northeastern s ode of tudentonduct on the job as well as on campus. lickhere to iew the ode of tudent onductsencesIn general, students cannottake time off from co-op,and vacations are notpermitted. Employersexpect that you will beresponsible and that yourattendance will be regularand punctual. s anemployee, you mustarrange for your personaland college-relatedcommitments to take placeoutside of regular workinghours. If you have militarytraining obligations thatrequire time off from work,notify your co-opcoordinator and yourprospective employerbefore the start of your coop assignment.12Contact your employerimmediately if you must beabsent because of illness oremergency. If the absence isfor a week or more, alsocontact your co-opcoordinator. If you miss workbecause of a work-relatedinjury or illness, be sure toformally report the illness orinjury to the employeraccording to the employer’spolicy and also notify your coop coordinator.arassment and etaliationIf you feel that you are being discriminated against, retaliated against, or harassed, please contact theffice for University Equity and Compliance ( UEC). You may reach UEC at 61 .3 3.4644 or visithttps: www.northeastern.edu ouec . You may also contact your co-op coordinator.a inourses on o-ophene er work and studentacti ity conflict while you are onco-op the needs of yourposition must come first. oumay enroll in a class that takesplace outside of your regularworking hours. owever youshould check with your programand co-op coordinators first orre iew your indi idualprogram s policies. If you areinterested in taking a coursethat interferes with yourco-op work hours you mustpetition and recei e appro alfrom both your co-opcoordinator and your employerbefore accepting your co-opposition. dditionally someprograms re uire a coursewhile on co-op.tayin in ouchWhile you are on co-op, youmay contact your co-opcoordinator for assistance ifany questions or problemsarise related to the co-opcurriculum. Your co-opcoordinator may also reachout to you and your employerwhile you are on co-op. Whilethe co-op coordinator isavailable to assist you withany questions or concernsthat arise while you are on coop related to the co-opcurriculum, the employmentrelationship is between youand the employer. s anemployee, you should reachout to your employer’s umanResources or your supervisorregarding employmentquestions.Laysccasionally, economicconditions may forceemployers to terminate youremployment before the end ofthe co-op term. If you arenotified of a layoff, contactyour co-op coordinator assoon as possible so that theymay work with you to secureanother job or make otherarrangements for thesemester.Wor place ssuess with every other aspect ofexperiential learning, theUniversity and your co-opcoordinator are there tosupport and guide you asnecessary. owever, theemployment relationship isbetween you and youremployer. We encourageyou to make an effort toresolve issues on your ownwith your immediatesupervisor or anothermanager at the job site.Should you feeluncomfortable discussing aproblem with yoursupervisor, ask your co-opcoordinator for assistance oradvice. It is important toaddress issues as they arise,rather than postpone such adiscussion or ignore theproblem.13

Working on Co-opDealing with stressful and uncomfortable situations is part ofthe workplace learning experience. As with every other aspectof experiential learning, the University and your co-op coordinatorare there to support and guide you as necessary. However, theemployment relationship is between you and your employer. Weencourage you to make an effort to resolve issues on your ownwith your immediate supervisor or another manager at the job site.Should you feel uncomfortable discussing a problem with yoursupervisor, ask your co-op coordinator for assistance or advice. Itis important to address issues as they arise, rather than postponesuch a discussion or ignore the problem.ailure to omplete o-op ermination irin or uittinEmployers may terminate a coop employee just as they wouldany other employee. If yoursupervisor has advised you ofperformance issues, pleasecontact your co-op coordinator.Your co-op coordinator will workwith you to offer guidance andadvice. If you are ultimatelyterminated from a co-opposition, contact your co-opcoordinator immediately.There may be extenuatingcircumstances that result in astudent quitting their graduateco-op. If you find yourself in asituation like this, contact yourco-op coordinator immediately.You must make every effort todiscuss your situation with yourco-op coordinator, who willwork with you to develop astrategy for successfulcompletion or a mutuallyagreed-upon separation planecause situations and learningoutcomes vary, consequencesof failing to complete yourgraduate co-op, whether it befrom termination or the choiceto quit the co-op, also vary.Students who fail to complete aco-op position without their coop coordinator’s approval maybe subject to academic ordisciplinary action. These mayinclude, but are not limited to,withdrawal from the Universityfor the co-op term, receiving anunsatisfactory grade for co-op,and or losing future co-opprivileges. Students have theright to appeal grades and coop coordinator decisions totheir college academicstanding committee.Please remember thatgraduate co-op positions havebeen developed for severalreasons, including assistingstudents with their personaland professional development.The co-op coordinators workhard to help identify positionsthat deliver learning outcomesthat lead to lifelong learningand successful professionalcareers. s a Northeastern coop student, you represent notonly yourself but alsoNortheastern University as awhole. Your actions as a co-opstudent impact you as aprofessional, as well as on yourcollege and NortheasternUniversity.

Completing a Co-op JobGovernment PoliciesInternational students are subjectto federal rules and regulationsregarding their ability to legallywork in the U.S. For completeinformation for internationalstudents, please refer to page 18.tudent o-op el ssessmentTowards the end of your co-op,you will be asked to completeand submit a co-op studentself-assessment, which willallow you to assess what youlearned and discuss how yourco-op experience can relate toyour coursework and informyour post-graduate goals. Yoursupervisor will also be asked tocomplete a StudentPerformance Evaluation. eforeyour last day of co-op, studentsare expected to discuss theperformance evaluation withtheir supervisor.In order to receive asatisfactory grade for co-op,you must also complete anyreflective assignmentsrequired by your program.Check your email regularly forprompts and notifications.ettinredit or o-opStudents who fully andsuccessfully participate in coop receive Experientialearning Credit (E C) for eachco-op experience. rades ofSatisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory(U), or Incomplete (I) areassigned and will appear onyour academic transcript.lthough E C is not added tothe academic credit hoursrequired for graduation, yourtranscript will reflect your gradefor each co-op cycle. Your coop coordinator determineswhether you have satisfactorilycompleted the requirements forco-op participation and assignsa grade.Identification/Work EligibilityIncome TaxStudents with DisabilitiesEach time you begin a new jobin the United States, federallaw requires that you verifyboth your work eligibility andyour identity by completing anI- form provided by theemployer.Federal law re uires you tocomplete a - form with youremployer before beginning work.This form ensures that theappropriate federal and stateta es will be deducted from yourwages. If your employer does notdeduct these ta es, you are stillresponsible for paying them.International students arere uired to pay federal and stateta es.If you think you will need areasonable accommodation toapply for a co-op position orperform essential jobfunctions, you should informyour co-op coordinator early inthe co-op application process.our co-op coordinator andthe staff at the isabilityesource Center can answerany uestions you may have.The isability esource Centermay be reached at1 .3 3.2 5.Social Security NumberRequirementll students, includinginternational students, musthave a Social Security numberfrom the U.S. Social Securitydministration, or have apending application for thesame, before working on coop.Working as a Consultant or anIndependent ContractorThe university s e pectation isthat co-op is a supervisededucational e perience. Thus,ortheastern does not grant coop credit for work performed asa consultant or an independentcontractor. Such supervision isinconsistent with consultantindependent contractor status.lease check with your employerat the beginning of your co-op tomake sure that you will bereceiving a 2 form (not a 1099)at the end of the year.17

Information for International Studentss an international student, you are subject to U.S.immigration regulations that govern your employmenteligibility, including co-op employment. Thus, writtenauthorization for each co-op from theS is a federalrequirement prior to engaging in approved co-op positions.This information is applicable as ofthe date of publication, however,circumstances impacting theprivileges and responsibilities offoreign students are without noticesubject to change by U.S.Citizenship and ImmigrationServices (USCIS). This guideline isnot intended as and does notconstitute individual legal advice,but is general and informational innature. Information may be obtainedfrom OGS.Identification/Work EligibilityEach time you begin a new job inthe United States, you must verifyboth your work eligibility and youridentity by completing an I-9 formprovided by the employer. In orderto be eligible to complete an I-9,international students will need toshow the employer both an“International Student Eligibility forCooperative Education EmploymentForm” (OGS Form 153F) and aSEVIS Form I-20 (with an OGS coop authorization on page 3), as wellas provide a Social Security number.Co-op Authorization ProcessThe process for obtaining CPTauthorization begins oncestudents have accepted agraduate co-op and confirmedtheir start end dates. Studentscomplete their CPT applicationusing myS, which, uponsubmission, is forwarded to thestudent’s co-op coordinator orprogram for final review. nceS approves your request, it willissue the student an updatedSE IS ( orm I-2 ) with co-opauthorization, which they mustpresent to their employer. Thisprocess can take up to tenbusiness days, so plan ahead.This document authorizes theterms of the employment with thenamed co-op employer, includingthe location, start date, and enddate of employment authorization.ny changes to the terms ofemployment must be submitted toS immediately.Please note that workingoutside the terms ofauthorized employment isconsidered a seriousviolation of your immigrationstatus and may result in theloss of ability to work orstudy in the U.S. Thisincludes co-op extensionsthat are not previouslyapproved byS.https:international.northeastern.edu ogs l SecurityRequirementll international studentsmust either have a SocialSecurity number or apending application fromthe U.S. Social Securitydministration beforeworking on co-op. henyou first arrive atortheastern, you will bere uired to completeImmigration clearance atOGS and attend mandatorySEVIS and co-opinformation sessions heldduring OGS Orientation, atwhich time staff will adviseyou on the process forobtaining a Social Securitynumber.Income TaxFederal law re uires you tocomplete a - form withyour employer beforebeginning work. If youremployer does not deductta es, you are stillresponsible for payingthem. International students are normally e emptfrom paying Social Securityand FIC ta unless youare considered a residentfor ta purposes, which isbased upon your length oftime in the United States.lso, those students whoare from what are referredto as “Ta Treaty” coun-trieshave additional ta la itybenefits (visit www.irs.govto determine whether yourcountry ualifies).Co-op Employment Outside ofthe United StatesIf you wish to pursue a co-opposition outside of the UnitedStates (in your home country orother country), you will bereferred toS to discuss theamount of time on co-op, re-entryto the U.S., and eligibility for aU.S. co-op upon return. If youseek co-op employment in yourcountry of citizenship or anothercountry in which you haveemployment rights based on birthor lineage, you will have toprovide evidence of obtaining awork permit for that countrybefore applying for graduate coop positions. Each college has adifferent process for approvingglobal co-ops, so check with yourCoordinator to see if they canhelp you with the process.

Working on Co-opctive ilitary utyIf you are in the militaryreserves and are activated forservice while on co-op, youmust contact your programand co-op coordinator toensure the appropriate militaryleave is recorded with theUniversity.20ealthcareull-time students are eligiblefor care at University ealthand Counseling Services(U CS) even when they are onco-op, regardless of theirinsurance. If you are enrolled inthe student health plan, yourcoverage continues during coop. If you have questionsregarding the benefits of thestudent health plan or yourresponsibilities in filing a claim,please contact the studenthealth insurance coordinator at61 .3 3.2.Liability InsuranceThe employer is responsible forgeneral liability andprofessional liability insurance.In clinical settings, where astudent is performing clinicaljob duties, the University has aProfessional iability Policy thatmay provide coverage. Pleaserefer to your co-op coordinatorregarding applicability.21

o-opinroadlobal Co-op Programhe lo al ooperative ducation ro ram providesstudents with an opportunity to explore globalcareer options, develop intercultural and politicalcompetence, and utilize and strengthen foreignlanguage skills.Students should work with their co-op coordinatorto explore existing global opportunities or todevelop their options. Colleges may also havedesignated coordinators who work with studentsseeking global opportunities.Who can participate in globalco-op?Students from all colleges atortheastern are encouragedto participate. ortheasternco-op employees span theglobe and contribute tosolving many of today s mostchallenging problems. Globale periences allowortheastern students to live,learn, and immersethemselves in new cultures.Can I co-op in a country thatis on the U.S. State Department’s Travel Warning List?ortheastern does not allowstudents to travel and work onortheastern Universityaffiliated programs incountries listed on22the U.S. State epartment sTravel arning ist without apetition. Students who areconsidering doing a co-op insuch countries must submit apetition to the InternationalSafety and Securityssessment Committee(ISS C). ISS C will review thepetition and makerecommendations to therovost. The rovost sdecision will be final.What kinds of globalpositions are available?E isting jobs are available ina variety of fields. Studentswork with foreign andmultinational employers, U.S.employers doing business inother countries, and otherinterna-tional organizations.dditional esou

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