Program Requirements
Students admitted to the Science Co-op Program will be required to:
- Ensure that all academic requirements are met. They must inform the Co-op Office of anything which may affect their status. (A minimum GPA of 2.5 must be maintained)
- Read their Co-op Student Handbook and adhere to all Co-op guidelines and deadlines
- Attend all mandatory Co-op meetings, seminars and scheduled interviews
- Maintain an active U of M email account at all times
- Review their email frequently for notices from the Co-op Office
- Ensure their resumes and cover letters are professional in appearance and effective as marketing tools
- Conduct their own independent job search, informing the Co-op Office of contacts they have made
- Apply for an appropriate number of jobs
- Pay all work term and course fees
- Follow all employer policies and procedures
- Work to full capacity during work terms
- Represent the Science Co-op Program in a professional and ethical manner
- Submit all required Co-op forms and reports on time
- Obtain a passing grade on all required Co-op work term reports
- Inform the Co-op Office of any changes to their address or phone number