B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op

Click on the button that corresponds with when you started in the program for information on Co-op Credits:

2021-2022 and earlier2022-2023 and later

The B.Sc. (Env.) Co-op Experience

In Semester 2 (Winter semester of your first year in the B.Sc.(Env.) program), you are required to take COOP*1100. This is a pass/fail credit course that Co-op students must complete before they begin their first Co-op Work Term. This course is designed to prepare you for success in all aspects of the Co-op program including your job search skills, work performance and networking abilities.

In order to participate beyond first year in the Co-op program, you must meet the criteria for advancement as outlined in the Co-op Program Policy Agreement. Specifically, you must be enrolled full-time, pass COOP*1100, and complete at least one work term in winter, summer and fall.

For each Co-op Work Term in your schedule of studies you need to receive a passing Work Performance Evaluation and a grade of satisfactory or higher on your co-op work report. Only with all requirements successfully completed will your transcript reflect completion of the Co-op Program.

Information about policies, fees and work term requirements can be found on the Co-op Fees website. 

Co-op Office Expectations

In the semester prior to a scheduled Work Term, you will be in a “Job Search” semester. You are required to engage in an active job search process. Details of which are outlined on the Experience Guelph website. You will work closely with your Co-op Coordinator during this process. 

During your Work Term, your focus is on your work responsibilities. If you have questions about your work experience or situation, contact your Co-op Coordinator as soon as possible. In addition to your work place responsibilities, you have a number of other tasks to complete during your Co-op Work Semester. Please note, the Work Performance Evaluation tied to your Experience Guelph Account will be emailed to your supervisor the last month of your term. If you have any issues accessing the Learning Goals Sharepoint site contact your Co-op Coordinator for assistance.

The following links provide details about components that must be submitted to the co-op office/co-op coordinators for each co-op work term:

Requesting Re-admission Into Co-op

If you have been required to withdraw from the Co-op program and you have medical, psychological or compassionate grounds to submit a request for re-admission into the Co-operative Education program, refer to the Co-operative and Career Services website for forms and information on deadlines and process for appeals.

Co-op Work Report Expectations

If you are completing an 8-month Work Report for W25/S25, please contact your Co-op Advisor for specific due dates. 

The following links provide detailed requirements if you are on an 8-month Work Term for W25/S25 ONLY and are choosing to submit an 8-month Work Report:

*NEW* Co-op Work Report Expectations (starting S25)

NOTE for S25 as we phase in the new work report structure: B.Sc.(Env.) students completing COOP*4000 in S25 can still choose to submit a letter of submittal and a professional cover letter in lieu of a formal report. The proposal and the Employer Comment Form are not necessary if you choose this option for your 4th work term.

Reporting on your work term provides the opportunity to consider what you experienced and how you can apply your new capabilities. The objectives of these reports are to document your goals, experiences, and skill development and use them to help you plan your future.

Throughout your work terms you are encouraged to participate in the learning activity of journaling to support your ability to reflect on the work experiences. You can do this as frequently as you like using whatever format you choose (i.e. a blog posting, vlog, pictures, notes, written journal, etc.). Record what you did, what you are learning, note the challenges, and things that you enjoyed, accomplished etc. Your journal activity should support your work term reports and will help you become an active practitioner of reflection, which will serve you beyond this co-op experience. 

Submission Requirements & Grading

  • Due Dates: Each co-op work report is due on the 5th class day of the semester following the co-op work term. If you have work terms that are sequential, you must submit the report for the work term you just completed by the 5th day of class the following semester, regardless of whether you are continuing to another work term (even with the same employer). For example, if you are doing work term three and four back-to-back, you will hand in the COOP*3000 report when that semester is over and then hand in a report for COOP*4000 at the end of that semester (i.e. by the 5th class day of the subsequent semester).
  • Dropbox: Each co-op work report must be submitted to the Dropbox on CourseLink that corresponds with the semester completed. Use this standardized naming convention to save your file: First name, last name, Work Term Report # (i.e. COOP1000). E.g. Samuel, Smith, COOP 1000 Work Term Report.
  • Format: All written work should be double-spaced, using a 12pt accessible sans serif font (e.g. Arial), and standard margins. Presentation guidelines are provided in the assignment description.
  • Grading Criteria: All reflective papers and presentations will be graded according to the criteria indicated in the grading rubric provided. You will be assessed on:
  • The level of clarity in your writing and presentation.
  • The relevance of your reflections, i.e., are they meaningful and connected to your goals?
  • Your ability to move beyond describing your work term and analyze how the experience contributed to your development.
  • The connections you make between your work experience, classroom learning, and your goals. 
  • Final Grade: The grading scale is Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory (resubmit). This grade will appear on your official transcript.
  • Alternative Format: If you wish to submit a report in an alternate format, seek permission from the faculty advisor for your major.
  • Proposals are no longer required as part of the academic requirements of the co-op work terms for B.Sc.(Env.) students.

The following links provide detailed requirements for each 4-month Work Report:

Grading Rubric used for all B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op Work Reports:

For More Information

Co-op Coordinator details can also be found on the Co-operative and Career Services website.

B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op Coordinator Team

Lindsay Peddle
Co-op Coordinator, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
(mobile) 226-218-2821
Co-operative Education & Career Services
lpeddle@uoguelph.ca or science.coop@uoguelph.ca 

Khadijah Peters
Co-op Coordinator, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
(mobile) 226-971-3178
Co-operative Education & Career Services
khadijah@uoguelph.ca or science.coop@uoguelph.ca 

Jessica Hanson
Co-op Co-ordinator, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
(mobile) 519-212-0517
Co-operative Education & Career Services
jehanson@uoguelph.ca or science.coop@uoguelph.ca

Jordan Terpstra
Co-op Co-ordinator, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
(mobile) 226-971-0590
Co-operative Education & Career Services
jterpstr@uoguelph.ca or science.coop@uoguelph.ca

B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op Advisor (submissions, requests for extensions and general questions)

Carie Devitt
Johnston Hall, Room 133A
519-824-4120 x 58475
bscenvpc@uoguelph.ca

Each B.Sc.(Env.) major has a faculty advisor as well! Click here for the list of current Faculty Advisors. 

Check out this pdf for examples of past co-op jobs by B.Sc.(Env.) major. These are examples only and not guaranteed to be jobs posted when you apply.

Current Students

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