Student Availability
Co-op students start work terms in September, January and May. Each co-op program has a specific work/study sequence. Student availability will vary from term to term, since availability depends on the students’ position within that sequence. Below is a breakdown according to term and program.
| Degree Programs | Fall Sept-Dec | Winter Jan-Apr | Summer May-Aug |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING Aerospace; Architectural Conservation and Sustainability; Architectural Studies; Biomedical and Mechanical; Civil; Communications; Environmental; Industrial Design; Mechanical; Sustainable and Renewable Energy | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-16 mos |
| Electrical; Engineering Physics | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos |
| Biomedical and Electrical; Computer Systems; Software; Information Technology (BIT) | 4 mos | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos |
| ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Anthropology; Geography; Physical Geography; Environmental Studies; Geomatics; Psychology; Sociology | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-16 mos |
| English | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos | 4 mos |
| French | 4 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos |
| History | 4 mos | 4-8 mos | 4 mos |
| Cognitive Science | N/A | 4-8 mos | 4 mos |
| SCIENCE Biochemistry; Bioinformatics; Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Earth Sciences; Environmental Science; Food Science and Nutrition; Geomatics; Mathematics; Neuroscience; Neuroscience and Mental Health; Physical Geography; Physics | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-16 mos |
| Computer Science | 4 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos |
| PUBLIC AFFAIRS Communication and Media Studies | 4-8 mos | 4 mos | 4-12 mos |
| Economics; European and Russian Studies | 4 mos | 4-8 mos | 4 mos |
| Global and International Studies | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-16 mos |
| Law | N/A | 4-8 mos | 4 mos |
| Political Science; Public Affairs and Policy Management | 4-8 mos | 4 mos | 4-12 mos |
| Media Production and Design | 4 mos | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos |
| SPROTT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting; Finance; General; International Business; Marketing; Supply Chain | N/A | 4-8 mos | 4 mos |
| Entrepreneurship | 4-12 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-16 mos |
| Information Systems; Management | 4 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos |
| MASTER’S PROGRAMS Computer Science; European, Russian and Eurasian Studies; International Affairs; Political Science; Public Policy and Administration; Sustainable Energy Policy; Sociology (Quantitative Methodologies); Infrastructure Protection and International Security; Migration and Diaspora Studies; Sustainable Energy | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos | 4-8 mos |