Engineering Science Co-op
Working Students
Congratulations, you landed a Co-op job! Your hard work, persistence and job search strategies paid off.
Now what?
Co-op is going to be a great opportunity to get hands-on experience, make industry connections, and start your path to your career.
As an SFU Co-op student you will be seen by your employer and colleagues as an ambassador of SFU.
What does this mean? It means that you are representing SFU while on your Co-op work term and will strive to be a motivated, responsible, and productive employee.
You also want to maximize the benefit of the work term opportunity to have a rich learning work experience.
How could this mission be accomplished? What do you need to do to succeed in your upcoming Co-op work term?
Step 1: Co-op Placement Confirmation
Once you are successful in your job interview and accept a job offer, you will receive a Congratulations on your placement! email outlining things that need to be done in order to prepare for your upcoming Co-op work term. This is an exciting opportunity! The email is your work term preparation checklist.
Step 2: Practicum Course Registration
Prior to the start of your work term, you need to register via goSFU in your appropriate Co-op practicum course:
- ENSC 195: Co-op Practicum I – Industry (1st Work Term)
- ENSC 295: Co-op Practicum II – Industry (2nd Work Term)
- ENSC 395: Co-op Practicum III – Industry (3rd Work Term)
- ENSC 196: Co-op Practicum I – Research (1st Work Term)
- ENSC 296: Co-op Practicum II – Research (2nd Work Term)
- ENSC 396: Co-op Practicum II – Research (3rd Work Term)
- ENSC 194: Non-Technical Co-op Practicum (Optional)
Step 3: Ensure You Are Enrolled in the Working Canvas course
Your assigned Co-op coordinator will enroll you in the Working Students Canvas course.