Hire UC students
Want to hire a co-op student? Start here.
The University of Cincinnati boasts a diverse community of more than 50,000 students across 15 distinct colleges. With over 100 years of experience, we've developed impactful co-op partnerships with a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to community nonprofits.
Steps to Hire a Co-op or Intern
Discover when students are available [add link when available] and average student compensation [add link when available] details. Schedule a call with UC’s Partnership Development [insert link to contact form] team if you have additional questions.
Connect with UC’s Partnership Development [insert link to contact form] team for guidance and answers to your questions.
- Register with Handshake, our online talent recruiting platform. For step-by-step detailed instructions on how to create an account, check out the Handshake visual guide.
- For help with posting an opportunity, review this Handshake article How to Post a Job.
- For help with creating a compelling company profile, check out How to Create a New Company Profile.
- If you need assistance, go to the Handshake Help Center.
- When posting jobs and recruiting, please note that the University of Cincinnati is on a semester system. For more detailed information, check out the UC 2024-25 Academic Calendar and the UC Recruitment Calendar. [add link when available]
- Engage with students through career fairs, information sessions, and student site visits. [add link when available]
- When posting jobs and recruiting, please note that the University of Cincinnati is on a semester system. For more detailed information, check out the 2024-25 Academic Calendar and the UC Recruitment Calendar [add link when available].
- Review resumes, select candidates, and schedule interviews on-campus, virtually, or at your business location.
- Complete these step-by-step instructions to create interview schedules on Handshake.
Select a candidate and ensure compliance with all state and federal employment regulations.
Complete onboarding activities, set clear expectations, track progress, and provide regular feedback and mentoring.
After Hiring
Ensure the student understands their responsibilities and is integrated into your team.
Provide regular feedback and support to help the student grow professionally.
Additional Resources
Access comprehensive guidelines to help you establish a successful co-op program.
UC’s 2023 Guide to Starting and Growing a Co-op or Internship Program
If you have any questions, contact UC’s Partnership Development team.