Class Over Co-Op Policy

Antioch College values and respects the learning that takes place during Co-op terms, and actively discourages activities that distract from this endeavor. As such, the number of classes students are allowed to take during Co-op terms is restricted. As per the degree requirements, all students must register for and successfully complete three Cooperative Education Experiences. All class activities (including auditing courses) over Co-op terms are restricted, as discussed below.

To be eligible to file a petition to request the privilege of registering for an additional class over co-op, a student:

1. Must have successfully completed one Cooperative Education experience while enrolled at Antioch College, other than COOP 125T.
2. Must be in good academic standing.
3. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
4. Must have no unresolved billing/financial issues with the Bursar’s Office.
5. Must meet all requirements for registration for a class at the institution through which the course is to be taken (includes registration at Antioch College, cross-registration, or registration at a non-affiliated institution).
   1. This includes being able to be physically present for any additional course that requires in-person instruction, whole or in part
   2. This includes access to the appropriate technology for any additional course that requires on-line instruction, whole or in part
6. May not register for more than 18 quarter credits during a Co-op term, which includes the 12-credit COOP prefix course.
7. May not register for a class which conflicts with the expected work hours of the co-op job.

In order for a request for an additional class to be considered, a student must:

1. Obtain a copy of the “Petition to Register for an Additional Class Over Co-op” form from the Registrar’s office, and complete it. In addition to standard office information, this form requires
   1. Signatures of the primary academic and co-op advisors
   2. A clear rationale as to why the requested class must be taken over the indicated co-op term, and not at some other point
2. Return this petition to the Registrar’s Office no later than the end of the seventh week of the academic term prior to when the additional class over co-op is desired to be taken.

In exceptional circumstances, a student who wishes to take an additional class over co-op who does not meet all of the criteria above may petition the Academic Policy and Review Committee (APRC) for an exception. In order for this exceptional request to be considered, a student must:

1. Complete the “Petition to Register for an Additional Class Over Co-op”, as above
2. Write a separate, formal letter of petition to APRC describing the exceptional circumstances, and why the student should be allowed exceptions to the criteria above
3. Return the regular petition and the formal letter to the Registrar’s Office no later than the end of the seventh week of the academic term prior to when the exceptional circumstance over co-op will occur

These special petitions are considered on a case-by-case basis.

The decision of APRC is final.