Questions we hear from parents and families
We've compiled the most commonly asked questions and answers here. If you don't see the answer to your question, please call the Career Services Office at 812-877-8212.
Q: Is there a cost for students to attend your
career fairs (or other events)?
A: No. All of our events are free and open to any student
on campus. We also allow our alumni to come back and attend if they
are in the area. Non-students are not allowed, however.
Q: Can freshmen go to the Career
Fairs?
A: Absolutely! In fact, we encourage them to. It is
important to begin learning how to sell oneself to companies early,
and every event we host is an opportunity to be seen by
companies.
Q: How are co-ops and internships
different?
A: Students are eligible to go on a summer internship after
their freshman year. Students are eligible to go out on co-op after
the winter term of their sophomore year. The main difference
between the two is that internships occur only during the summer
break, while co-op terms occur during the school year. A co-op
student will go and work for one or more quarters instead of going
to class. Co-op students also have additional paperwork to fill
out. For more details on co-op, please contact Alison
Fell.
Q: Do you find jobs for students?
A: Technically, no. We are not able to place a certain
student with a specific job, but we are able to help the students
make all the needed contacts to get connected with appropriate job
opportunities. We provide support at every point in the job search
process and have an extensive list of contacts to help students
find jobs they are interested in.
Q: Are internships/co-ops required?
A: No. It is not required to have an undergraduate work
experience by the time a student graduates, but it is HIGHLY
encouraged. There are many opportunities for internships, co-ops,
research, part-time internships and other experiences, and we think
it is extremely valuable for every student to tap into those
opportunities. Over 90% of our students will have at least one
experience by graduation.
Q: Do students get paid for internships? Or get
credit?
A: Our students do not get academic credit for internships
or co-op because they get paid a full-time wage for their full-time
work. Most undergraduate work is very competitively
compensated.
