Graduate Co-op Participation Agreement
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The Co-op Participation Agreement applies to all students actively participating in the Co-operative Education Program from the time of Co-op admission to the time of graduation. The purpose of the Co-op Participation Agreement is to balance the needs and interests of Co-op students, the Co-op Program, and Co-op employers. Questions about the terms of this agreement should be directed to Co-operative Education.
STUDENTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CO-OP PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Students who violate the Co-op Participation Agreement will be subject to sanctions, up to and including removal from the Co-operative Education Program. Sanctions are determined by the Co-operative Education Management Team and will be applied based on the nature and severity of the violation. I understand that I will receive written confirmation of the sanction after a decision is made.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
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- I must meet and maintain all academic requirements as outlined in the Graduate Calendar in order to be eligible to participate in the Co-operative Education Program.
- I must maintain enrolment in a Co-op-eligible degree program. Any changes to my degree program must be communicated to, and approved by, the Co-operative Education Office.
- I must maintain full-time status in each academic term prior to a Co-op Work Term.
- I must be within my timeline to graduate (and not on an academic extension).
- I must have a minimum of 0.5 credits remaining to complete following my final Co-op Work Term. I may graduate concurrently while completing my final work term if I receive approval from the Co-op Office and my academic department.
- I must successfully complete two Co-op Work Terms, as outlined in my program’s Co-op option, in order to graduate with the Co-op Designation on my degree.
- I understand that the duration and timing of my work terms cannot be altered to accommodate international academic exchanges where the start/finish dates of terms differ from those at Carleton University.
- I am legally eligible to work in Canada, and acknowledge that I will require a valid Co-op Work Permit if I am attending Carleton University on a study permit. If supplementary documentation is required (for example, a criminal record check), I will be responsible for any related costs.
- I am responsible for obtaining and/or completing any and all required documentation to undertake an international Co-op Work Term, including (but not limited to) a work visa/permit and workplace insurance coverage. International Co-op Work Terms are subject to review and approval by Carleton University.
- I understand that if I am granted conditional admission to the Co-op Program, a final departmental review of my grades and course registration will be required. If my graduate department deems me ineligible to participate in the Co-op Program, I understand that all job applications submitted through mySuccess will be removed on my behalf.[/slideme]