Program Overview

Co-op Programs

The Co-op Programs at the University of Ottawa offer students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study.

How Co-op Works

• Applying to co-op
• Frequently asked questions
• Co-op fees
• Regulations and procedures
• Admission agreements

Programs

The university offers various co-op programs, including the Master of Information Studies (MIS) co-op program.

Information Studies (MIS) Co-op Program

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MIS co-op program, students must:

• Be registered full-time in the Master of Information Studies (bilingual) program and maintain a full-time status during all study terms, including the one after the last work term
• Have an admission average of B+ (75%) and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 7.0 (B+ or 75%) in courses taken at the University of Ottawa
• Start the program in the fall term (this is necessary due to co-op placement cycles)

Work/Study Sequences

The work/study sequence for the MIS co-op program is as follows: | Year of Study | Fall | Winter | Summer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Study | Study | Work 1 | | 2 | Work 2 | Study | - |

Co-op Fees

As a co-op student, you also pay co-op fees (announced every year by the Registrar) for the session before your first work term and then for every work term, up to and including your last one.

Employers

Some of the employers that have participated in the co-op program include:

• Global Affairs Canada
• Justice Canada
• Library of Parliament

Student Salaries

Student salaries are available for co-op students.

Work Term Reports

Guidelines for co-op work term reports are available.

Academic Coordinators

Academic coordinators are available to support co-op students.

Application Process

To apply for the co-op program, students must:

• Connect to uoZone
• From the Applications menu, click on Experiential Learning Platform (Co-op Portal)
• Apply to co-op after starting their studies at uOttawa, with an admission average of 75% (B+) or higher
• Application deadline: September 30 of the first year of studies