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The Co-operative Education (Co-op) program provides interested and qualified students in the B.Sust. program with paid employment experience relevant to their future careers. The Co-operative Education program is an optional, year-round program, supplementary to academic programs in the Faculty. For general program information, see Co-operative Education.
To graduate with a Co-operative Education Program designation on the transcript, a student must complete three work placement terms, including placements in Term 1 (September to December) and/or Term 2 (January to April) of a Winter Session.
Students wishing to enrol in the Co-op program typically apply in Term 1 of their second or third year; however, other entry points may be possible if requested and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For admittance into the Co-operative Education program, students must have attained second-year standing (i.e., completed at least 24 credits) while maintaining a minimum cumulative average of 70%. Academic performance and suitability for the work environment, as assessed by the Co-operative Education office, will also be part of the selection criteria used for program admission. Total enrolment into the Program is subject to the availability of appropriate work opportunities. Acceptance into the Co-op program does not guarantee placement: students apply and compete for positions. Students must have attained third-year standing (i.e. completed at least 48 credits) prior to their first work term.
All B.Sust. students wishing to enrol in the Co-op program should consult with their concentration leads and the Community Service Learning course instructor to ensure that the timing of their Co-op placements will not conflict with Community Service Learning course requirements.