Acceptance into the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Co-op Program is based on the criteria specific to your degree.
Students must be undertaking full-time studies. Direct entry high school students, international students and mature students are all welcome to apply to the program. Faculty of Education and Bachelor of General Studies students are also eligible for Arts Co-op. Please apply just like Arts students do. A PhD Co-op program is not available in Arts Co-op. Click on the degree type below that describes you.
There are certain expectations of all students who join Arts and Social Sciences Co-op.
- You must make all the deadlines as outlined on the Apply to Co-op page.
- All undergraduate students are required to commit to complete a minimum of three work terms(but ideally four work terms), and Second Degree, Post Baccalaureate and Master's students must commit to a minimum of one work term. Students should alternate between work and study semesters. Students not intending to complete the minimum number of work terms will not be admitted.
- Occasionally students might not be placed in a particular semester. Don't be discouraged, as some of our best students are not placed right away. As well, some of our best jobs are posted in the last few weeks of the semester. Students are also encouraged to conduct their own "self-directed" work search with support from their Co-op Coordinator.
- Acceptance into the Co-op program does not guarantee placement in a work term. Students are required to apply for posted positions, and it is the employers who determine the applicants to be interviewed and hired.
- Searching for a Co-op work term is a lot like taking an extra course. Writing cover letters, preparing for and attending interviews, and attending Co-op workshops takes a lot of time and effort – but it pays off!
- Expect to have FUN too! The Arts and Social Sciences Co-op staff are happy to help you (drop-ins for quick questions, and appointments for interview practice and career consultations), and the Co-op Program is always looking for ways to keep students involved and excited!