CEO
CAREER EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
"OPENING DOORS TO CAREERS"
UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM
(URP)
- The URP is designed to provide an avenue for eligible FSU students to document and be recognized on their transcript for current co-op or internshp work experience. This is a non-credit (-0-) bearing course. The course is graded on the S/U system and is administered through Blackboard.
- Fill out and Submit web form, or download printable form (.PDF)
- Complete all forms in their entirety, incomplete forms will not be processed and will result in a delay in notification.
Sections:
- Student Agreement Form
- Waiver of Liability
- Code of Conduct
How to Apply FOR CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP APPROVAL/RECOGNITION Through the Career Center
Step I. Create a SeminoleLink account at SeminoleLink
- A. Click "SeminoleLink" under "Career Tools"
B. Click Student & Alumni Login
C. Type in FSUID & Password; click Login
D. Complete your "Profile" and click the "Documents" tab to upload a resume
E. View the SeminoleLink Plus! Services Online Orientation section
F. Electronically submit the authorization form at end of the orientation
Step II. For approval and to receive recognition (-0- credit course), complete and submit the following:
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A. An offer letter on official company/agency letterhead with a signature
from your
employer/supervisor that clearly outlines duties/responsibilities that relate to your academic major/career field, or a job description of a specific project, exact dates of employment (6 weeks minimum, 10 hrs. p/w for internship; co-op must be a full semester, 20 - 40 hours p/w) you will work and salary, if paid.
*Note that employer offer letters should be faxed to 850-644-5055, attention CEO.
B. Complete the Online University Recognition Program (URP) Application Packet:
1.) Student Agreement Form
2.) Waiver of Liability
3.)Code of Conduct
Step III: After completing steps I & II, submit all paperwork to the CEO office.
Upon review & approval, an email will be sent to you. If your paperwork
is incomplete, you will also be notified via email.
Step IV: Register yourself (or our office will register you) for 3949 Cooperative
Education Work Experience; zero (0) credit hours, which will be recorded on
your transcript. Your intern/co-op experience will be evaluated on the S/U grading
system. The CEO office will provide a reference number and course prefix for
your major. Please notify the CEO Office if you do not, for any reason,
report to your co-op or internship employer.
Step V: Pay fees online or in person to Student Financial Services, if you are
not registered for any other FSU credit bearing courses during the time
of your work experience. You must pay fees within 4 business days of being
registered for the course in order to avoid having your schedule cancelled.
Step VI: *Take your original I-20 Form to the International Center to receive
work authorization, BEFORE you begin working. (International Students ONLY)
*Note: Once all requirements are met, the CEO Office will fax
(within two business days) a memo to the International Center.
Step VII: Complete the online ( via Blackboard) Assignments and submit electronically. If you encounter problems with the electronic submission process, please notify our office at ceoassistant@admin.fsu.edu. If technical difficulties persist longer than anticipated, note that printable copies of the forms are available and can be faxed to 850-644-5055, ATTN: CEO OFFICE. All reports must be submitted by the due dates below. Failure to submit all reports constitutes an automatic "U" grade.
