Work, earn and learn with Arts Co-op. Combine job experience with your studies!
Gain career-related work experience before you graduate! You'll alternate full-time, paid work terms with study semesters.
You'll get practical experience and develop a network of contacts. Gain a better understanding of careers in your field. Have the chance to apply what you learn in the classroom to a work environment.
The Co-op advising team is here to help you search for a job, create a strong resume and develop job interview best practices.
Ask an advisor about the Co-op program
Check your eligibility and apply
Go on work terms
Graduate with twelve months' work experience!
Complete three (12-16 week) work terms to get your co-op designation. A fourth term is optional.
Work terms are full-time, paid, relevant positions that provide supervision and feedback.
Placements are not guaranteed but Co-op coordinators are here to help you throughout the process! We also have a mentorship program that matches you with senior or alumni co-op students.
While on a work term, you will be registered into a Co-op course. You are assessed one course fee and have full-time student status with the university
Co-op work terms are in addition to your academic requirements. They do not lessen the number of courses required to complete your degree.
Work terms can alternate or be consecutive.
Find out directly from one of our students.
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Co-op students normally begin their work terms during the third year of studies, alternating periods of work and study and ending on an academic semester. A typical Co-op student might experience a work term sequence that looks something like this:
Faculty of Arts Co-op program celebrates successes of employer supervisors and co-op students
Faculty of Arts Co-op program celebrates successes of employer supervisors and co-op students
Inaugural UCalgary Tech Fest builds community in Calgary
Students showcase breadth of their abilities and diversity of the arts faculty to employers at Discover Arts event
Fourth annual Co-op and Internship Awards celebrate student and employer support for work-integrated learning programs
Participants highlight their degree skills, work and volunteer experiences to employers and visitors