{"id":147,"date":"2018-01-08T02:41:35","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T02:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webtest.brandonu.ca\/coop-ed\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2021-08-09T15:32:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T20:32:23","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/current-co-op-students\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Student FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"accordion-1\" class=\"accordion no-js\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t1\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tWhen will I know if I have been accepted to Co-op?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c1\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>If you applied to the Co-op Program by the deadline (Friday, September 17) you will be informed by email (sent to your BU email account) on Friday, October 1, 2021.<br \/>\nNote: if you meet the Major GPA requirement, the minimum number of credit hours and you have all of the required courses for your Major, you will be accepted. If you do not have one of those three requirements, you may be conditionally accepted to the Co-op Program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/current-co-op-students\/applying-to-co-op\/\">More Eligibility Requirements Information<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t2\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tI got a conditional acceptance. What does that mean?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c2\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>If you received a conditional acceptance into the Co-op Program it means there are some requirements that you must successfully complete before your first work term. Those requirements will be outlined in your conditional acceptance letter. Once those requirements are satisfied, your admission to the Co-op Program will automatically convert into an acceptance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/current-co-op-students\/applying-to-co-op\/\">More Eligibility Requirements Information<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t3\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much does it cost to participate in Co-op?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c3\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>There are two different fees that a student must pay to participate in the Co-op Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, there is a one-time, non-refundable Co-op Program Fee that is paid when you are accepted into the Co-op Program.<\/li>\n<li>Second, every time you have a Co-op Work Term, you will register for the Co-op Work Term Course and pay the standard applicable 3.0 credit hour course fee. If a student does three work terms during their degree, they will pay their Work Term Course Fee, three times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"height: 120px;width: 462px\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<th style=\"height: 24px;width: 196px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212432349 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212432349 BCX0\">Administration Fees<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212432349 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 24px;width: 266px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW56271221 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56271221 BCX0\">Amount*<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56271221 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 196px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29836972 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29836972 BCX0\">Co-op Program Fee<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29836972 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 266px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132937532 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132937532 BCX0\">$650<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW132937532 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 196px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83243737 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83243737 BCX0\">Work Term Course<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83243737 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;width: 266px\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97065889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97065889 BCX0\">Applicable 3.0 credit hour course fee<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW97065889 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span>*Co-op fees are non-refundable and subject to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t4\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tWill participating in the Co-op Program guarantee me a job?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c4\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short, no. Your participation in the Co-op Program does not guarantee a job. However, we can say that 90% of students in the 2020\/2021 Co-op Program did land a job. That is because the Co-op Office will support you every step of the way. Starting with your job search, finalizing your resume and prepping for the interview, we&#8217;re here for you. However, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">landing a job is in your hands. How much of your time you invest in your job search process, the number of positions you apply for, the quality of your cover letter and resume, and of course the positive attitude you bring will all factor in your success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t5\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tHow do I find an employer or position? \t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c5\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Through the Professional Development Series, you will learn where to look for job postings, how to network with professionals in your field and how to prepare an outstanding cover letter and resume. Students who fully invest in the the workshops, typically land a job more quickly than their counterparts. The<span class=\"TextRun SCXW68776510 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68776510 BCX0\"> Co-op Office will help you in your job search endeavors by reaching out to businesses in our community, informing you and other Co-op students of job postings, and meeting one-on-one to create your plan for success.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW68776510 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t6\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tCan I arrange my own employment?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c6\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes!\u00a0 You may already be working for a great employer, or you may know of companies that hire Co-op students. If that is the case, talk to the Co-op Office early as every co-op job needs to be reviewed and approved. Remember, your success in landing a job is in your hands. The Co-op Office works closely with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t7\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tCan I work somewhere other than Brandon, Manitoba?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c7\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes! Your job market is as vast as you wish to make it. Remember, some positions require you to work in person. If that is the case, you need to be willing to relocate to that new location for the duration of your work term. BU Co-op has had co-op students work in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Northern Manitoba.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t8\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tHow much will I be paid?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c8\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95252039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95252039 BCX0\">Employers set salaries. Typically, your salary increases with each work term, but it is not guaranteed. Students<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95252039 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95252039 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>are typically paid hourly with average wages between $12 to$19 per hour but this depends on many factors, including the industry, the level of the position, and the local economy.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW95252039 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t9\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tHow long is a typical work term?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c9\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW143072987 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\">ork terms occur over four months<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\">usually in the summer<span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\">starting in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\">May and ending in August<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\">. At a minimum, for the position to be considered a Co-op, it must be paid, full-time for at least 12 weeks (420 hours).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW143072987 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143072987 BCX0\"><span>There are some students who do 8-month work terms, and that is an option too. Talk to the Co-op coordinator if that is something you are considering.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t10\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tDo I get get credit for my work term?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c10\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW117240361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\">Yes! When you land your job, you can register for the Co-op Work Term Course. If you complete the Co-op course, you can earn 3.0 credit hours toward your degree.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you completed three work term courses, <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\"><\/span>you will earn a<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\"> total of 9.0 credit hours<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\">, and also receive a Co-operational Education designation on your parchment when you graduate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Note: The credit hours from Co-op may count as electives, but cannot be used towards fulfilling<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>major, minor, or<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117240361 BCX0\">liberal arts requirements.<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117240361 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t11\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tCan international students apply to Co-op?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c11\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes! International students are welcome to apply to join the Co-op Program.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Note: After you are admitted to the Co-op Program,<span> an international student has to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">apply to the Government of Canada for a Co-op work permit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his must be done as soon as possible, to ensure that you have the necessary paperwork to accept a Co-op job. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The appropriate application links and verification letter will be provided to you by the Co-op Program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/intern.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/study-canada\/work\/intern.html<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t12\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tIs there any documents I need for Co-op?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c12\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are working in\u00a0Canada,\u00a0you require a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Your SIN number is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs. SIN numbers can be obtained through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), a Federal Government department dedicated to helping people secure work in Canada. For more information<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development.html\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development.html<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finally, you may be required to complete additional company-specific documentation prior to starting your work term, for example, non-disclosure\u00a0agreements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t13\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat does my Co-op Coordinator do?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c13\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Your Co-op Coordinator works with you one-on-one before, during, and after<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">your job application process<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">. They will<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>you identify appropriate jobs, prepare, and construct a plan to have greater chances of success. During the academic<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">year<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>your Co-op Coordinator teaches the Professional Development Series and will assist you with any questions that arise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61076722 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t14\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tWhen can I expect to begin my first work term?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c14\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW198159454 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198159454 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">M<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198159454 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ost of our students begin their first work term after they have completed their second year of study. Work terms start typically in May and normally follow a pre-determined work\/study sequence.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW198159454 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here is an example of how <em>three Co-op work terms<\/em> fit into a degree.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Time<\/th>\n<th>Fall<\/th>\n<th>Winter<\/th>\n<th>Spring\/Summer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Year 1<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 15 cr.<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 15 cr.<\/td>\n<td>Apply to Co-op<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Year 2<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 12 cr.<br \/>\n+ Professional<br \/>\nDevelopment<br \/>\nWorkshop Series<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 12 cr.<\/td>\n<td><em>Work Term I &#8211; 3 cr.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Year 3<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 12 cr.<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 12 cr.<\/td>\n<td><em>Work Term II &#8211; 3 cr.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Year 4<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 12 cr.<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 12 cr.<\/td>\n<td><em>Work Term III &#8211; 3 cr.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Year 5<\/td>\n<td>Full time &#8211; 9 cr.<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33033699 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33033699 BCX0\">Please remember that this is an example. Course sequencing and individual course load allocations will vary by student and\/or program.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t15\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tCan I change my work\/study sequence?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c15\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As a Co-op student, you must maintain a pre-determined work\/study sequence while participating in the Co-op work terms. If there is an opportunity or circumstances which warrants a change of sequence, students should contact the Co-op Coordinator to seek their recommendation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If a change of sequence is recommended by their Co-op Coordinator, students are responsible for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia,Arial,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0written request, providing details reasoning with proposed action\u00a0plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia,Arial,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0revised course plan with unofficial transcript<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Georgia,Arial,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arrange a Study\/Work sequence change request review with the respective Academic Chair or his\/her designate. Once the academic department has reviewed and endorsed the change of Work\/Study sequence, it is the student\u2019s responsibility to submit the documents to the Co-op Office for final approval and administration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please note that in some cases it may not be possible to make a change and the request will not be approved. Students who voluntarily change their work\/study sequence without permission will be withdrawn from Co-op.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t16\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tWhen do I start looking for a position?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c16\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW121144436 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121144436 BCX0\">Co-op work terms typically begin in May. Many employers begin posting jobs four months in advance of the job start date, but the time required depends on the number of jobs you apply to, whether you are willing to relocate for a work term, and when you decide to apply.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121144436 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Give yourself ample time to look for job positions and prepare as you do not wish to start your job search with no time.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121144436 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t17\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tDo I have to return to the same employer?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c17\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW33280716\">No, you are not required to return to the same employer every work term, unless you have made a verbal or written commitment to do so.<span> If you accept an offer for the following summer, it is in your best <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW33280716\"><\/span>interest to keep it. Some students prefer to have variety in their work terms, whereas other enjoy consistency. Whatever the case may be,\u00a0 Co-op lets you explore these different options as a part of your undergraduate experience.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t18\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat if I am unable to find a job?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c18\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW221827217 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221827217 BCX0\">Our goal is to see you employed. If a work term is not secured, you are no required to leave the Co-op Program. We will continue to assist you and work with you in finding a work term<span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221827217 BCX0\">at the next opportunity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221827217 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW221827217 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:330,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-row \" data-column-group=\"1\">\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-1\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Majors with Co-op<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-2\" class=\"accordion no-js\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-2-t1\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2-c1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tFaculty of Arts\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2-c1\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aboriginal Arts\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applied Disasters &amp; Emergency Services (ADES)\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business\u202fAdministration\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ceramics\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Media &amp; Design\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Drawing<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">English\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gender &amp; Women\u2019s Studies\u202f <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Geography\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">History\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Native Studies<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Painting\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Philosophy\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Political Science<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Religion\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rural Community &amp; Studies\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sociology\u202f <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-2-t2\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2-c2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-initialstate=\"closed\">\n\t\t\t\tFaculty of Science\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2-c2\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applied Disasters &amp; Emergency Services (ADES)\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biology\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chemistry\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Computer Science\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental Science\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Geography<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Geology<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mathematics\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physics\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychology\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><!-- .new-column-box -->\n<div class=\"new-column-box  half count-2\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/apply-now\/\" class=\"btn\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/co-op\/current-co-op-students\/applying-to-co-op\/\" class=\"btn\">Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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