A typical study-work sequence
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
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| First year | School | School | Off |
| Second year | School | Co-op | School |
| Third year | Co-op | School | Co-op |
| Fourth year | School | Co-op | School |
| Final year | Co-op | School | Graduate in June |
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Fall = September to December, Winter = January to April, Spring = May to August |
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For most programs, co-op starts in second year
Most students will spend 8 months in school in first year. This is a great chance to get used to university, make friends, and get a solid start in your program.
In the spring term, you can make your plans. Some Engineering and Math programs have co-op in first year.
You'll then come back to school in the fall and start the co-op process of applying to jobs, going for interviews, working, and gaining paid experience that will prepare you for your career.
Programs that start co-op at points other than halfway through second year
Faculty of Arts
- Political Science, Psychology, Sociology: Your first work term is after you finish second year.
Faculty of Environment
- Planning: Your first work term is after you finish second year.
Faculty of Science
- Psychology: Your first work term is after you finish second year.
Faculty of Engineering
| Program | Timing of first work term |
|---|---|
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Architecture |
Halfway through second year |
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Environmental, Geological, Systems Design |
Halfway through first year |
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Biomedical, Civil, Management, Nanotechnology, Software |
After you complete first year |
| Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics | Halfway through first year or after you complete first year |
Faculty of Mathematics
| Program | Timing of first work term |
|---|---|
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After you complete first year |
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There are 3 schedules.
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After you finish first year OR after the first semester of second year |
