Co-op students

Co-op advising

Co-op advisors can be reached at coopmath@uwaterloo.ca if you wish to meet with them in-person, virtually, or have your questions answered via email. 

You can find answers to some of the common questions asked by CS/Math students concerning the co-operative education program on the Math Co-op advisors site. This includes inquiries relating to:

  • transfers into or out of co-op programs
  • co-op degree requirements (including PD courses)
  • understanding co-op probation
  • changing your co-op sequence

Sequence Changes

If you are Computer Science student and plan to undergo a sequence changeyou do not require the signature of a CS advisor. You can forward the form to the co-op advisor email directly for final approval.

Co-op FAQ

From the CS Advising FAQ


D.01. How can I change my co-op sequence?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information. 

D.02. What are some of the reasons for changing my co-op sequence?

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

D.03. Do I need to do six work terms?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information. 

D.04. What should I do if I don't find a co-op job?

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

D.05. Does PD1 count as one of the five courses I can take in an academic term?

No, PD courses are not one of the 5 academic courses you can take in a term.

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

D.06. Can I take courses while I'm on a co-op term?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.07. I'd like to drop out of co-op / how do I transfer from co-op to regular?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information. 

D.08. How do I transfer from regular to co-op?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.09. I didn't get into co-op, what can I do?

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

CS advisors do not have authority to sign-off on many of the co-op inquiries listed above. CS advisors can mainly support co-op students by explaining how how changes to your co-op status can interact with your academic degree requirements.

Co-op employment at the Cheriton School of Computer Science

There are a few co-op positions within the School of Computer Science that students are encouraged to apply for, including:

Most positions should be made available through WaterlooWorks but your a free to inquire through the links below.

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