The Cooperative Engineering Education Program (COOP Program) at U.T. Arlington is a partnership between the University and various businesses, government, and industries that provides students with an opportunity to obtain experience in their chosen engineering discipline by either alternating periods of formal study with periods of work or through a parallel program which allows students to work part time while taking courses at U.T. Arlington. The program can enhance a student's education through these work-related experiences and by association with participating professional engineers.

Students who participate in the COOP Program and complete at least two to three work tours supervised by the College of Engineering will receive cooperative education certificates and have this accomplishment entered on their transcripts. COOP Program students are expected to register each work term in an engineering course (ENGR 2100, 3100, 4100) specified by the Director of the COOP Program. The College of Engineering provides assistance in placing students with companies that are related to their specific needs and program of study.

Information on prerequisites for application and requirements for acceptance are available in the Cooperative Education Office, 623 Nedderman Hall.