Co-op supports

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Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) supports you every step of the way throughout your co-op journey. We offer a range of supports and resources to help you navigate challenges, build confidence and feel connected so you can focus on making the most of your experience.

  • Mental health

    Learn about the mental health supports available, including counselling, campus resources and 24/7 help options.

  • Accessibility

    Explore the accessibility supports available to help reduce barriers including accommodations, advising and job search resources

  • Housing

    Find guidance, tips and resources to help you navigate housing, from early planning to choosing options that fit your needs.

  • Financial resources

    Access financial supports and guidance to help you plan ahead, manage expenses and navigate funding options.

  • Career supports

    Build confidence and prepare for your next steps with career resources and support from the Centre for Career Development

Co-op community

Stay connected and make the most of your co-op experience by sharing stories and engaging with other students wherever your work term takes you. From online communities to real student experience stories, there are plenty of ways to feel supported and part of the co-op community.

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Harassment and discrimination

Learn about your rights, how to recognize harassment and discrimination, and the supports available to help you navigate and address concerns during your co-op experience. 

Request for academic/work term sequence change

Need to change your co-op sequence? Review the requirements and submit a request on Decisions to adjust your academic and work term schedule.

Health, dental, travel coverage and legal protection

Did you know that both undergraduate and graduate students have access to health coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, travel coverage, legal protection services and mental health resources through the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) or Graduate Student Association (GSA)? Find the full list of services and resources available to you!