UROP works with EVERY student to find a project! For some students, the project search is short, for others it may take a few weeks to find the right fit. Be patient, and know that your peer facilitator and the UROP staff are here to make sure you find an opportunity that will suit your interests and build your professional skill set.
Contact information for projects is released through the project book link a minimum of a week after students are granted access to the project book.
UROP Staff office hours and project search assistance.
The UROP Senior Staff has office hours throughout the week available by the appointment link below from late-September through mid-October for students seeking additional assistance in the Project Search process. Your Peer Facilitator may be able to meet after office hours.
- Resume and Cover Letter
- Resume Workshop Information
- UCC Resources
- Applying for a Project
- Strongly recommended that between 5-10 projects should be applied for
- Communicating with Project Mentor (email construction and follow up protocol)
- Projects may close before you apply so have back ups
- Pay attention to the project requirements - (like time conflicts)
- Schedule Send emails (for round 2)
Interviewing for a Project
- Timeliness (arrive early when possible)
- Have your questions prepared
- Have the project information in front of you
- Receive an offer via email
- Don't wait more than 24-48 hours to respond in regards to your plans
- Once you have accepted an offer discuss your schedule and hours of availability
- Don't wait more than 24-48 hours to respond in regards to your plans
- Sign Your Mentor/Mentee Agreement
- Confirm the number of hours you are expected to work
- Discuss the workshops required for the project
- After your agreement is signed, register for your UROP course
- A course permission will be issued to you via email within 2 business days and will include your appropriate course number, expiration date, as well as instructions for registering.
- A course permission will be issued to you via email within 2 business days and will include your appropriate course number, expiration date, as well as instructions for registering.
- Academic Credit Students
- Can begin working 6-12 hours immediately after the Mentor/Mentee Agreement is signed
- Submit hours through UROP Student Portal
- Work-Study Students
- Cannot be hired before completing the Student Employment Application
- To be in compliance with Federal Law, Work-Study Students must complete an I-9 Form and submit to the Shared Services Center before beginning work.
- An appointment is required. You must bring unexpired original supporting documentation.
- Submit hours bi-weekly through Wolverine Access
- Cannot be hired before completing the Student Employment Application