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Co-op students

Source: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/advising/co-op-students Parent: https://cs.uwaterloo.ca

Co-op advising

Co-op advisors can be reached at coopmath@uwaterloo.ca if you wish to meet with them in-person, virtually, or have your questions answered via email.

You can find answers to some of the common questions asked by CS/Math students concerning the co-operative education program on the Math Co-op advisors site. This includes inquiries relating to:

Sequence Changes

If you are Computer Science student and plan to undergo a sequence changeyou do not require the signature of a CS advisor. You can forward the form to the co-op advisor email directly for final approval.

[Faculty of Mathematics

Co-operative education FAQ](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/co-op)

[Understanding

Co-op probation](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/co-op/probation)

[information for

Transferring into co-op](https://uwaterloo.ca/math/co-op/transfer)

Email a Math Coop Advisor

Co-op FAQ

From the CS Advising FAQ


D.01. How can I change my co-op sequence?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.02. What are some of the reasons for changing my co-op sequence?

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

D.03. Do I need to do six work terms?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.04. What should I do if I don't find a co-op job?

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

D.05. Does PD1 count as one of the five courses I can take in an academic term?

No, PD courses are not one of the 5 academic courses you can take in a term.

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

D.06. Can I take courses while I'm on a co-op term?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.07. I'd like to drop out of co-op / how do I transfer from co-op to regular?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.08. How do I transfer from regular to co-op?

Please go to the Math Co-op FAQ for more information.

D.09. I didn't get into co-op, what can I do?

Please contact the Math Co-op Advisors for more information.

CS advisors do not have authority to sign-off on many of the co-op inquiries listed above. CS advisors can mainly support co-op students by explaining how how changes to your co-op status can interact with your academic degree requirements.

Co-op employment at the Cheriton School of Computer Science

There are a few co-op positions within the School of Computer Science that students are encouraged to apply for, including:

Most positions should be made available through WaterlooWorks but your a free to inquire through the links below.

[Computer science Computing Facility

CSCF Website](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/cscf/)

[Instructional Support Group

ISA Co-op Employment](https://uwaterloo.ca/computer-science-instructional-support-group/isa-employment)

[Part-time and Full-time

Research Opportunities](https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current-undergraduate-students/research-opportunities)

Remote video URL

View "Instructional Support Group Employer Profile" on YouTube

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