Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest Rules and Guidelines

The University of Cincinnati's Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest runs from June 15, 2024, through February 1, 2025. Winners will be announced during UC’s annual Career Education Awards Luncheon in spring 2025.

1. Use the Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest form to share a photo or short video (1-minute or less) of yourself at work. 
2. Bonus points for sharing on social media! Remember to tag @UofCincy or use the hashtag #HireUC when sharing online. 

• UC-branded items (valued at up to $100)
• Invitation to UC’s annual career education awards luncheon
• Chance to be featured in future University of Cincinnati marketing or news publications

• Submissions accepted June 15, 2024, through February 1, 2025.
• University of Cincinnati students participating in credit or non-credit internships or co-ops and currently enrolled in any UC college are eligible to participate. 
• Students must submit the Coast-to-Coast Co-op Contest form.
• The UC co-op student must appear in the photo or video. Photos/videos that don't include the student will be disqualified.
• Multiple entries are permitted, but each student may win only one time.
• Submissions become the property of the University of Cincinnati and may be used for promotional purposes beyond the contest.
• Students are required follow the UC Student Code of Conduct.
• Students should check with their co-op supervisor and must adhere to their employer’s social media guidelines, if applicable.
• UC faculty and staff, co-op employers and members of the general public will determine the contest winners. All decisions are final.
• One winner will be selected in each of the following categories, so long as a minimum of 5 entries are received:
  • Lindner College of Business
  • College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
  • School of Information Technology and Computer Science 
  • College of Engineering and Applied Science

Share a photo of yourself at work and include text that mentions your major, the University of Cincinnati, your employer (if permitted), and what you like about co-op. We want to hear about the projects you’re working on, where you work, the people you work with, or other perks of the job. Be sure to tag @UofCincy and use #HireUC.

• Avoid backlight.
• Shoot near a window so natural light is hitting your face.
• Keep the background simple.

Tell us about your co-op experience with a one-minute (or less) video that mentions your name, your major, the University of Cincinnati, your employer (if permitted), and what you like about co-op. We want to hear about the projects you’re working on, where you work, the people you work with, or other perks of the job. Be sure to tag @UofCincy and use #HireUC.

• Presentation: Be creative: the more creative, the better! Having your supervisor or co-workers make an appearance in the video is a plus.
• Delivery: Speak clearly, and keep your remarks simple and straightforward. Check your speaking volume and make sure you’re not too far from the camera.
• Filming: The video can be shot using a cell phone; just make sure sound and video quality is good. Check your surroundings; make sure anything in the frame of your video is appropriate. Avoid background noise like electronics buzzing or machines running that may distract from the video.
• Accessibility: Videos should be closed captioned to ensure accessibility for all viewers.

A huge thank you to contest sponsor, the University of Cincinnati College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, and special thanks to our partner Lindner Career Services. Visit us online for more information about our work and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.