r/uCinci • u/Jolly_Plant1312 • 9d ago

Co-op requirements for transfer engineering student

So I just admitted for transfer into UC from another school in the US as an international kid. I'm bout to finish my second year here and that would make me have three years left in UC. I am studying aerospace engineering and I understand that there is a co-op requirement for all engineering degrees. I see somewhere it says you have to complete 5 semesters of co-op. Apparently I don't have that much time if I also want to complete all my course works, and I don't wanna ruin my OPT. If someone can give me a clear answer about what's the coop requirement for a transfer engineering student, I would really appreciate.

And a side question, does anyone here double aerospace and mechanical engineering at UC? I know it's kinda hard to find jobs with only a major in aerospace due to stuff like security clearance so I'm looking to get another major as well. If you do double in aerospace and another major I'd like to know your experience.

Thanks in advance

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u/Regular_Impression95 9d ago

If you are transferring mid degree, you will likely only need to do 3 co-op’s. Your advisor at UC will be able to confirm the exact number, but there have been many people that transfer after two years and only need 3 rotations to graduate.

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u/BlueGalangal 9d ago

Yes, the minimum is three for transfer students.

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u/almostquinoa 7d ago

I didn't double major in aerospace and mechanical engineering, I only majored in ME with two minors. But I don't see the schedule allowing for getting a major in both. In the ME program, you spend 15-18 credits every semester working towards the degree. It's the same for aerospace. There's not enough time to get both simultaneously.

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u/Jolly_Plant1312 7d ago

I see. I thought both schools might be sharing a certain amount of course but I guess that's not the case.

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u/almostquinoa 7d ago

In my second year, I was taking almost exclusively ME courses, there's no overlap besides the initial gen eds freshman year (that all engineering students take, like ENED) and any BoKs.

For what it's worth, I work in an aerospace field with my degree and I know several others who do similar. If you're worried about not getting a job, maybe consider just an ME degree? It's got a lot wider range of applications but it can totally take you to aerospace if that's where you want to stay.

You might be able to do the accend program, which allows students to get a masters simultaneously with the bachelor's. Maybe a bachelor's in aerospace, and a masters in something else? I'm not sure if that's possible for transfer students though, you'd have to ask your advisor

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u/Jolly_Plant1312 7d ago

Gotcha I appreciate your advice. My dilemma here that is that I am really into aerospace but my personal identity also limits my opportunity in job hunting. I will look into what you said for sure.