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CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAMS: GENERAL INFORMATION

• Admission to Co-op Programs
• Fees
• Program Requirements
• Introduction to Co-op Tutorials
• Work Terms
• Course Requirements
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ENTRY TO CO-OP PROGRAMS FOLLOWING FIRST YEAR

Co-operative Programs are work-study programs designed to integrate related practical experience with academic studies. All co-op programs are either Specialist or Major Programs and may be taken only as part of a four-year degree. Major co-op programs must be combined with another major program. Because of the time required for the work placements, some co-op programs may take up to five years to complete.

No student may be enrolled in more than one co-op program. For a listing of co-op programs, the academic supervisors, and the sponsoring academic Department/ Division, see pages 21 and 22 of this Calendar.

Admission to Co-op Programs

For direct admission from secondary school, applicants must indicate the special code for the appropriate Scarborough program on the form Application For Admission To An Ontario University. Once the University of Toronto is notified of the application, candidates are asked to complete the appropriate supplementary Co-operative Program Application Form.

For admission following the first year of university study, whether taken at UTSC, on other campuses of the University of Toronto, or at another university, applicants must obtain the appropriate Co-operative Program Application Form and submit it by April 1. For instructions on how to obtain the application materials, and information about the minimum qualifications for entry to each program following first year, see the Table on pages 73 to 75 of this Calendar and the Registration Guide.

Enrolment in co-op programs is limited. Admission is granted on the basis of applicants' academic performance and their interest and potential ability. The Co-operative Program Application Form will indicate what information is required in addition to the academic record, but it may include a statement of interest, a rÈsumÈ, and letters of reference. In some cases, an interview may be conducted, either in person or by telephone.

Fees

Program Requirements

To maintain good standing in a co-op program, to be eligible for a work term, and to receive certification for its completion on graduation, a student must:

• Follow the course of studies described for the specific program within the general requirements for the Honours B.A., B.Sc. or B.B.A. degree;
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.5 (note that this is higher than the CGPA of 1.6 required for good standing in regular non-co-op programs);
• Complete the non-credit tutorial and any other prerequisites for the work term as required by the specific program;
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation for work term performance and work term reports;
• Register as a full-time student during study terms (i.e., a course load in each study term of at least two full course equivalents and normally two and one-half);
• Return to studies after each work term;
• Remit co-op fees as assessed by the University.

For additional information about any requirements specific to a particular program, see the program description in this Calendar.

Introduction to Co-op Tutorials

Work Terms

Course Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ENTRY TO CO-OP PROGRAMS FOLLOWING FIRST YEAR