🔹 How many Co-op work terms do I need to graduate? 🔹 What are the Co-op requirements at Acadia? 🔹 Can I do one long internship instead of multiple work terms? 🔹 Is the requirement different for graduate students? 🔹 How long is each Co-op term?

To graduate with the Co-op Option at Acadia, undergraduate students must complete either three separate 4-month Co-op work terms or one extended internship lasting 12 or 16 months. Graduate students in the MSc in Applied Mathematics & Statistics program must complete one 4-month work term, while those in the MSc in Computer Science program must complete two.

To graduate with the Co-op Option on your degree, you’ll need to complete a specific number of paid, full-time work terms depending on your program:

🎓 Undergraduate students:

• ✅ Three 4-month Co-op work terms OR

• ✅ One internship lasting 12 or 16 months

🎓 Graduate students:

• ✅ MSc in Applied Mathematics & Statistics – One 4-month work term

• ✅ MSc in Computer Science – Two 4-month work terms

Each work term gives you hands-on experience in your field, helps you build professional skills, and adds valuable content to your resume — all while earning academic credit.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Work term: A 4-month paid job placement related to your field of study

• Internship: A longer paid placement (12–16 months) that fulfills Co-op requirements in one block

• Co-op Option: A designation on your degree that shows you completed structured work experience

📎 Suggested Links:

• Co-op Program Overview 

• How to Apply – Co-op Program 

Special Notes:

• You must meet eligibility requirements before starting your first work term — including GPA and credit hour minimums

• CEL advisors can help you plan your Co-op timeline and choose between work terms or an internship

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