International Students
Management Co-op is an excellent program that will help you succeed in your new Canadian experience. There are several elements that you will need to pay attention to:
Work Term Preparation
Through Advancing Your Career Exploration (AYCE) coursework and events, you will have the opportunity to learn about adjusting to the Canadian workplace, how to apply for work permits and more. Dates will be provided in the course.
Co-op Work Permits
The International Student Centre is your first resource with respect to work permits. In order to complete a co-op work term in Canada, you will need a co-op work permit.
- Apply about 12 to 16 weeks before the start of your first job search (i.e. seven months before your work term).
- If your work permit is expiring in the next twelve months, then you should renew it.
The University Health Insurance Plan
UHIP, the University Health Insurance Plan, is a compulsory plan for all students of the University of Toronto and their qualifying dependents who are not covered by OHIP (the Ontario Health Insurance Plan). This includes international students, exchange students and returning Canadians in their 3 month OHIP wait period. The plan covers students and their dependents for most doctors and hospital visits in Ontario much like OHIP coverage. For more information, visit www.uhip.ca. It is very important to pick up your UHIP card. Do so via the U of T Scarborough Health and Wellness Centre.
