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 Governance website [3]. 

Co-op Office Expectations

In the semester prior to a scheduled Work Term, you will be in a “Job Search” semester [4]. 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 your supervisor requests a soft copy or is unable to open the link below - please 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:

• Learning Goals (Submit to Co-op Office) [5]
• Co-op Work Performance Evaluation (Co-op office will email this link to your Employer to submit to Co-op Office) - PDF [6]

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, please see the Co-operative and Career Services website [7] for information on deadlines and process.