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Co-operative Education

Co-op Terms and Conditions

As a UVic co-op student, you'll agree to Terms and Conditions the before starting your first work term. This means you'll agree to:

  • follow the general and program-specific regulations in UVic's academic calendar
  • act according to UVic's policy on academic integrity
  • successfully complete a co-op prep course as specified by your co-op program area

Requirements for during your search for work

When looking for a work term, you agree to:

  • keep information about co-op postings or employers private and respect that the portal is password protected
  • let your co-op office know if you plan to develop your own work term position and provide the job description, offer letter and other documents to your office before the start date (we'll determine if the position meets co-op criteria)
  • attend all interviews that you're shortlisted for until you secure a work term
  • let your co-op office know if you are no longer interested in a co-op position after you complete an interview
  • not use artificial intelligence (AI) to misrepresent yourself in job applications, or use AI tools during interviews unless explicitely allowed by the employer

Requirements when reviewing job offers

If you are offered a co-op position, you will respond to a job offer within 24 hours and let your office know if you plan to decline a job offer as soon as possible.

If you choose to accept a job offer, you agree to the salary outlined by the employer. 

Requirements for accepting job offers

  • By accepting a work term offer, you agree to the salary as stated by the employer
  • Once you accept a co-op position or set up your own work term, you agree to take part in and complete that work term as agreed and in its entirety
  • You will not apply to other postins or interview with other employers after you've accepted a co-op position
  • You'll pay your co-op fee
  • You will register any suitable position as a work term
  • Completing additional work terms beyond what is required for your degree will be approved at the discretion of the co-op office

Requirements for international students

If you are an international student, you agree that:

  • the receipt of a co-op work permit or eligible study permit entitles you to work in Canada only when you meet the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) eligibility criteria. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) and Regulations (IRPR) as well as with IRCC policies. 
  • You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada.
  • You must ensure your study permit is up to date. 

Official Terms and Conditions

The official Terms and Conditions includes additional details. You'll review and sign the detailed version after being admitted to the co-op program.