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Browse a complete list of MECOP pages, participating companies, universities, student disciplines, press releases, photo galleries and upcoming events.

Pages

  • MECOP Home
    Student focused, industry driven, paid internships designed to enhance education through real-world experience.
  • About Us
    Learn about MECOP, a non-profit partnership between industry and higher education, including our mission, vision and how we prepare work-ready graduates.
  • The MECOP Mission
    Read MECOP's mission: an industry-driven work experience program, built on university partnerships, that gives students excellent real-world experience.
  • Our Vision
    Read the vision of MECOP, the industry-driven student internship program: to be recognized as the best internship program in the nation, now and in the future.
  • Our History
    Explore MECOP's history, from its 1978 start as a collaboration between Oregon State and Oregon manufacturers to today's multi-university program.
  • Our Staff
    Meet the MECOP staff who run the internship program, with each person's role, education, years of service and professional background.
  • Board of Directors
    Meet the MECOP Board of Directors, including industry representatives and program graduates, with each member's role, company, education and years of service.
  • Testimonials
    Read what companies and student interns say about MECOP, from employers who hire program graduates to interns describing their work experience.
  • Student Internships
    Learn more about what it takes to become a student intern with MECOP and how to apply as a student.
  • Applying to MECOP as a Student
    Find out how to apply to MECOP as a student: check readiness, review coursework and insurance, then fill out an application form.
  • Student Application & Interview Information
    Review MECOP student application windows, the application review process and interview information for spring and fall selection.
  • Do I Qualify for MECOP?
    Answer a few screening questions to see if you qualify for MECOP, including your university, major, GPA and required coursework.
  • Student Participation in MECOP
    See how MECOP fits your degree, from applying as a sophomore to two internships, the fall Company Expo, interviews and required student seminars.
  • Internship Time Periods
    See the default internship periods for each MECOP discipline at every participating university: the academic terms interns take off for their first and second internships.
  • Intern Relocation Guide
    Tips for MECOP interns relocating for an internship, including relocation stipends, finding housing and roommates, rental terms, housing search resources and transportation.
  • Coursework Requirements
    See the required courses for each MECOP discipline at participating universities, and find an academic advisor to plan your curriculum.
  • Insurance Coverage
    Review MECOP's health insurance requirement for student interns and the coverage options to check, including school, parent, spouse or employer plans.
  • Participating Student Disciplines
    Check which engineering, computer science, construction, surveying and business disciplines qualify for MECOP at each participating university.
  • Student Testimonials
    Read MECOP interns describe their internship work and experience, from city public works to engineering roles with Oregon employers.
  • Scholarships and Donating
    Browse scholarships connected to MECOP, including the Rand Sherwood, Gary Petersen and Leupold and Stevens awards, plus university scholarship links.
  • Company Membership
    Learn more about the benefits of industry membership in MECOP and how to apply as a Company.
  • Participating Companies
    See the participating companies that host MECOP student interns, from engineering firms and manufacturers to city governments across the Pacific Northwest.
  • Company Application Form
    Company representatives can apply to join MECOP and host student interns, or request an employee account if your company already participates.
  • Industry Testimonials
    Hear what industry partners say about hiring MECOP interns and graduates, and how the program matches student talents to company needs.
  • University Membership
    Learn more about the benefits of university membership in MECOP and how to apply as a University.
  • Participating Universities
    Meet MECOP's participating Oregon universities - Oregon State, Oregon Tech, Portland State and University of Portland - and their program representatives.
  • Academic Advisors
    Find MECOP academic advisors by university and discipline at Oregon Tech, Oregon State, Portland State and University of Portland.
  • University Application Form
    Apply to bring your university into the MECOP internship program. Submit your campus details and MECOP will contact you with next steps.
  • MECOP Connect
    MECOP Connect keeps program graduates, mentors and supporters engaged through events and networking, and explains how to join the community.
  • Program Calendar
    View MECOP's public calendar of student application deadlines and selection overview sessions. Members and students can log in for more events.
  • Maps and Directions
    Get directions, campus maps and parking details for MECOP events at Oregon State, Oregon Tech, Portland State and the University of Portland.
  • Photo Gallery
    Browse MECOP photo galleries by year, including Company Expo, Senior Night, civil field trips and other intern and program events.
  • Press Releases
    Read MECOP press releases and news, including the Student Ambassador Program launch and why companies continue to invest in MECOP.
  • Contact Us
    Contact MECOP's office staff with a question, feedback, a website issue or an internship concern using our online form, or check the FAQ first.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Get answers to common MECOP questions about accounts, passwords, student and company logins, and the program, from our frequently asked questions.
  • Office Directory
    Find MECOP's Albany, Oregon office address, main phone line and office hours, plus links to the contact form and partner application forms.
  • Website Disclaimer & Privacy Policy
    Read the MECOP website disclaimer and privacy statement, including how we handle personal information you choose to provide through forms or email.
  • Site Index
    Browse a complete list of MECOP pages, participating companies, universities, student disciplines, press releases, photo galleries and upcoming events.
  • MECOP DEI Statement
    Read MECOP's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement from its Executive Director, Board and Diversity Committee, with definitions of the key terms it uses.

Participating Companies

Universities

  • Oregon Tech
    Learn how Oregon Tech participates in MECOP, with an overview of its College of Engineering, Technology and Management and its participating disciplines.
  • Oregon State University
    Learn how Oregon State University participates in MECOP, with an overview of the College of Engineering and links to its engineering and business colleges.
  • Portland State University
    Learn how Portland State University's Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science partners with MECOP, including its participating disciplines.
  • University of Portland
    Learn how the University of Portland participates in MECOP, with its mission statement, membership highlights and participating disciplines.

Student Disciplines

Press Releases

Upcoming Events