Interview Day

Co-op Interview Day is the most important recruitment and placement event of each Fall and Spring semester for Co-op students and employers.

Historically, Co-op employers are invited to campus to connect directly with Co-op applicants looking to be placed. Student applicants have the opportunity through the Co-op Interview Day Sign-Up process to select companies of interest for interviews. The Co-op team facilitates all logistics of the day with interviews starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing through 3:30 p.m. Interviews are 30 minutes in duration with an hour break for lunch.

Co-op Interview Day is an effective and efficient process for both students and companies. We look forward to having you join this event!

Interview Day – Spring 2026

Student Participation

Remember students, you must have completed one full semester and have at least a 2.5 UA GPA.

1. Complete the Co-op Application online.
   • The deadline to apply and participate in Co-op Interview Day is Friday, February 13th at 11:59 p.m.
   • Your completed application will require a non-official copy of your transcript.  Visit MyBama to download a pdf.
   • An approved resume, by our co-op team is required.  When applying you are directed to Vmock (login in with MyBama credentials). Vmock is a AI platform to assist in resume reviews and/or creation of a new resume.  Applicants are encouraged to use this service to enhance the professionalism of their resume.
2. Attend a Co-op Information Session. Times are listed in Handshake under “Co-op Info Session.”
3. Participate in Co-op Interview Day sign-up, utilizing GradLeaders.

Employer Participation

• Registration will open in a few weeks and is is conducted through GradLeaders. Once your registration is approved, an invoice will be sent to you via a Co-op Team member and payable through Handshake.
• Registration Fee: $400 per interview booth.
  • Methods of Payment:
    • Pay through Handshake with credit card
    • Pay with check prior to the event
• Register in GradLeaders to reserve your spot.
• Take advantage of this opportunity to select Co-op students for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 work periods.
• Note that the UA Co-op office allows students to sign up on interview schedules if they meet company minimum requirements such as major and GPA criteria. Comprehensive schedule information and applicant resumes are made available to company registrants in GradLeaders prior to Interview Day.
• Employers are asked which work schedule they prefer:  Traditional, Year-Long, Back To Back + 1 during registration.