Co-op Advising

Contact us

The SAF Co-op Advising team

l2graham@uwaterloo.ca

mabashir@uwaterloo.ca

crbuchenauer@uwaterloo.ca

SAF Co-op Team | Office Hours

Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m outside the SAF Student Lounge.

To schedule an appointment outside these hours, please email us with three different dates and times in which you are available to meet on weekdays between 8:30-4:30 pm ET. Once a date has been selected, you will receive a calendar invite for a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Who is the SAF Co-op Team?

Main responsibilities:

  • Advises students on co-op planning related to SAF policies and SAF work/study sequences
  • Coordinates learning opportunities related to co-op and career development starting with the Launch Your Career conference and the Co-op Ready conference
  • Develops new avenues of employment and collaborates with employers and the staff in the Co-operative and Experiential Education Department to bring about value added co-op experiences
  • Engages in constant communication with students through LEARN announcements and office hours on Mondays. 
  • Keeps SAF students informed through regular Monday "SAF Opportunities for you" emails.

How can the SAF co-op team help you?

The SAF co-op team can help you navigate the various aspects of the Co-op and Career process, including supporting your decisions regarding...

  • a return offer
  • a pivot to a different professional area
  • which courses or specializations to take in order to get to the career you want
  • new job search strategies
  • managing your work-study sequence 
  • what comes next

This team is required to support not just the student in front of them, but all students by upholding the policies and processes of SAF, Faculty of Arts and University of Waterloo. While the SAF co-op team is a great place to start, we are often not a one-stop shop. We work as part of a team to support your needs. If appropriate, you will be referred to an advisor or specialist from other areas on campus to get the best support.

SAF Co-op Team contacts

SAF Co-op Team

How to contact the SAF Co-op Team:

To help us respond as quickly and accurately as possible: 

  • Include your name and Student ID Number in the subject line of the email.

  • Specify the length of time needed for your appointment: 15 minutes or 30 minutes depending on how long you feel it may take.

  • In the email, please write a brief note about what you would like to meet about. Clearly describe your question or issue and include relevant details or screenshots where appropriate. 

  • If applicable, explain your preferred resolution or outcome. 

  • Please provide three different dates and times in which you are available to meet on weekdays between 8:30-4:30 pm ET. Once a date has been selected, you will receive a calendar invite for a Microsoft Teams meeting

  • Please allow at least 48 hours before following up on an email inquiry. 

Important notes

  • Programs manage the details of their own majors, minors and certificates. Advisors can provide general guidance or connect students with the appropriate contact. 

  • Student privacy is protected and information is not shared without consent, except when consultation with other university supports is necessary for academic support or student wellbeing. 

  • Immigration advising is provided through the University's immigration support services. 

  • While advisors are not counsellors, they can connect students with counselling and wellness resources.