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Where learning becomes practice – you become a professional.
At RIT, we enable students to apply what they’re learning through lectures, labs, assignments, and projects to a variety of experiences outside the classroom. Students broaden their perspectives by refining their professional and intellectual competencies, cultivating their leadership abilities, advancing their career development, and further developing their talents.
For students in majors that do not require co-op, there is sometimes confusion over how best to craft a roadmap that prepares you to launch your career or continue your studies in graduate school. Let us help you navigate the journey.
Co-op
Cooperative education, or co-op, is full-time, paid work experience in a professional setting. Directly related to your field of study, co-op will help define your career path after graduation. More than 4,500 students complete over 6,200 co-op assignments each year and are employed by more than 3,400 employers throughout the U.S. and abroad.
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Research
Research experiences allow RIT students to work with professionals in a wide variety of fields and environments. Students work directly with faculty members, scientists, and engineers in their labs, gaining valuable, hands-on experience, and working with cutting-edge technology on projects that support the mission of the organization. Research options available for students include REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates), SULI (Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships), SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship), and Research with RIT Faculty.
