Fees & Policies

There are several policies and fees that students should familiarize themselves with before they consider the co-op program. We have summarized them below:

Program Fees

While on Co-ops, students do not pay tuition fees.

Students who secure a co-op pay $500 for each 4-month work term.

Payment of fees is the sole responsibility of the student, not the employer.

Co-op fees are non-refundable.

Additional Courses/Credits

Students working in a co-op may enroll as part-time students while completing their work terms. Enrollment will be limited to a 1/2 course [0.5 credits] per academic term. This rate is limited because the co-op is the priority for the duration of the work term. Furthermore, such part-time course requirements must not interfere with work hours. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the estimated workload for a given course, particularly during Intersession and Summer terms, and it is the responsibility of the student to drop the course if the workload becomes too great, in accordance with all deadlines stipulated in the Academic Calendar. Please note that all students on co-op must return to complete at least 2.0 credits at Western after the co-op, continuing their undergraduate degree.

Policies

Co-op Program Policies:

 

Completing the Co-op

1. The student who accepts a co-op offer and then reneges on the offer prior to beginning the position is withdrawn from the Science Co-op Program [and Science 3391] and will receive an "F" in Science 3391. The student is still required to pay the Co-op fee.

2. The student who goes out on an Co-op work term and then quits to return to school or quits mid-term - without cause -  receives an "F" in Science 3391 and is still required to pay the Co-op fee.

3. The student who does not pay the Co-op fee receives an "F" in Science 3391 and their academic record is sealed.

4. The student who is let go due to changes in the economy or quits for health/compassionate reasons: payment of the IIP fee will be at the discretion of the Associate Dean, Academic. In this rare case, the student will be directed to the appropriate and available supports.

5. The student who is withdrawn from the Science Co-op program due to academic reasons - [i.e. scholastic offence] or who is let go for cause is withdrawn from the Science Co-op Program but is still required to pay the IIP fee and will receive an "F" in Science 3391.


** Co-op fees are NOT refundable **