🔹 Do I get academic credit for Co-op? 🔹 Does Co-op count toward my degree? 🔹 Will my Co-op work term show up on my transcript? 🔹 Do graduate students earn credit for Co-op? 🔹 How many credits do I get for Co-op?

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Yes — Co-op work terms count as academic courses and appear on your transcript with a Pass or Fail grade. Whether you earn credit toward graduation depends on your program and when you started Co-op.

Here’s how it works:

🎓 Undergraduate students:

  • If your first Co-op work term started in Summer 2020 or later:

    • ✅ You’ll earn 2 credit hours per Co-op course

    • ✅ You can earn up to 6 credit hours total

    • ✅ These count as two elective courses toward graduation

  • If your first Co-op work term started before Summer 2020:

    • ✅ You’ll earn 3 credit hours after completing three Co-op work terms

    • ✅ This counts as one elective course toward graduation

🎓 Graduate students:

  • ❌ You do not receive credit toward graduation requirements

  • ✅ Your Co-op work term still appears on your transcript as a Pass/Fail course

📘 Helpful Definitions:

  • Credit hours: Units that measure academic progress — most courses are worth 3 credit hours

  • Elective course: A course that counts toward your degree but isn’t part of your core program requirements

  • Transcript: Your official academic record, showing courses completed and grades earned

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📝 Special Notes:

  • You must successfully complete each work term to earn credit

  • Your Co-op Coordinator will help track your progress and ensure your transcript reflects your achievements

  • International students are welcome to participate and should confirm credit eligibility with Acadia’s International Centre

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