Working Students

Congrats, you got a co-op job! Your hard work, persistence and tailored cover letters & resumes paid off. Now what? When your co-op position has been confirmed by your Coordinator, three things will happen:

Before Your Work Term

Step 1: Employment Confirmation

After you accept a co-op job offer,  you’ll receive an e-mail from your co-op program with instructions on your next steps, which includes your co-op practicum course registration, UPass exemption (if applicable) and more.

Step 2: Placements Outside BC and International

Check with your Medical Services Plan (MSP) about coverage outside of BC - especially for work terms over 4 months.

Students working internationally outside of Canada MUST take the Bridging International Learning Course (BIL) that is managed by the International Co-op office (note: you will need to have your visa, work permit, medical coverage, accommodation, etc. information ready)

During Your Work Term

After registering for your 3-credit IAT co-op practicum course, you will have access to the Working Canvas Course where there are a variety of assignments to complete throughout the term, such as:

  • Creation of at least 3 Learning Objectives
  • Participation in a 1 hour site visit meeting with your co-op coordinator
  • Submission of a work term report
  • Completion of your own self evaluation