🔹 When do I complete Co-op work terms? 🔹 When does Co-op start at Acadia? 🔹 Can I do my first Co-op term in second year? 🔹 How is my Co-op schedule decided? 🔹 Do I get help planning my Co-op timeline?

At Acadia, the timing of Co-op work terms depends on when a student enters the Co-op Program. Undergraduate students who join in second year typically begin their first work term in the summer following that year. Those who join in third year may start in the winter or summer of third year. Final scheduling is determined in consultation with a Co-op Coordinator to ensure alignment with academic progress and employer availability.

Your Co-op work terms are scheduled based on when you enter the program — and you’ll work with a Co-op Coordinator to make sure the timing fits your degree and goals.

Here’s a general guide:

🎓 If you join Co-op at the beginning of second year:

• 🗓️ Your first work term will usually be in the summer after second year

🎓 If you join Co-op at the beginning of third year:

• 🗓️ Your first work term may be in the winter of third year OR

• 🗓️ The summer after third year

You’ll meet with a Co-op Coordinator to plan your timeline, choose work terms that fit your academic schedule, and explore opportunities that match your interests.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

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

• Co-op Coordinator: A CEL staff member who helps you plan and manage your Co-op experience

• Winter term: Typically January to April; Summer term: May to August

📎 Suggested Links:

• Co-op Program Overview 

• How to Apply – Co-op Program 

• Contact Career Services – CEL

📝 Special Notes:

• You must meet eligibility requirements before starting your first work term

• CEL will help you find placements and prepare for applications

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