{"id":2901,"date":"2022-05-10T15:37:33","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/?page_id=2901"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T01:19:17","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Student FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:30vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2903\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/office-student-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 25%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 25%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/office-student-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#222222\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container padding-v-lg\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero has-white-color has-text-color\">Student Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container card-body is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">For other questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">For questions regarding international student support, money matters, and other topics please visit the linked pages<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:100px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">\u276d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ml-0 pl-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons card-body pl-0 ml-0 pr-0 mr-0 is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-76ea2f42 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/money-matters\/\">Money Matters<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center hide is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\">Connect with us:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Mayolyn Dagsi<br>Manager, Co-op Program &amp; Partnerships                       <br>Email: hirecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">Prospective Co-op Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">Digital Media Co-op Option<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Submitting an application<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong>When can I submit an application?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>The application process is open 3 times a year. Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\">eligibility section<\/a>\u00a0to view the specific registration timelines for Fall, Winter and Summer.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong>I have attended all the mandatory sessions, and meet the academic eligibility. How do I apply?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Steps to submit your application (when the registration is open)\u00a0<br>Step 1: Log in to the<a href=\"https:\/\/orbis.lassonde.yorku.ca\/student\/login.htm\">\u00a0Co-op Portal<\/a><br>Step 2: On the menu, located on the left hand side of the page, select \u201cCo-op &amp; Internship\u201d<br>Step 3: Select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Fall 2023-Mechanical Engineering)<br>Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.<br>Step 5: Scroll down and click \u201cSubmit Application\u201d<br><strong>After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.<\/strong><br>Depending on your account view, there are guides you can download with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images:<br>Traditional view: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/How-to-Submit-Application-to-Lassonde-Coop.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Submit Application to Lassonde Coop\u00a0<\/a><br>Beta view: <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/HowtosubmitapplicationtoLassondeCo-opInternshipProgram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op.<\/a><br><br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong>I made a mistake with my application. How can I edit this?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Attend a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/drop-ins\/\">Group Drop-in session<\/a>\u00a0or contact us at <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a> with the subject line: Co-op Registration \u2013 Application Correction. Please note it may take us up to 72 hours to respond to your email.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">General questions about the Co-op\/Internship Program<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>\u2800What is the difference between co-op and internship?\u2800<\/strong><\/mark><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2800Co-op\u2800<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0is available after your second year and consists of 2 work-terms separated by at least one study term. <br>Co-op is available for students in the following programs: \u25cf Civil Engineering \u25cf Computer Engineering \u25cf Electrical Engineering \u25cf Geomatics Engineering \u25cf Mechanical Engineering \u25cf Software Engineering \u25cf Space Engineering \u25cf Earth &amp; Atmospheric Science \u25cf Computer Science \u25cf Computer Security<br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u2800Internships\u2800<\/mark>\u00a0<\/strong>are available after your third year and consist of one work period.<br>Internships are available for students in the following programs: \u25cf Digital Media<br>* Students who successfully complete the Co-op program, including a passing grade of all mandatory courses will receive a co-op designation, which will be noted on your official transcript. <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\">Visit\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for eligibility requirements.<br><br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800Is there a minimum or a maximum number of work terms I can do?\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><br>Co-op students are required to complete 2 blocks of work (separated by at least one full-time academic semester) for a minimum combined total of 12 months to earn the co-op designation. The maximum total number of months over both periods is 20 months.<br>The first block is called the first co-op work period, typically takes place the summer after completing your second year of studies. The second block, is called the second co-op work period, and\u00a0 takes place after you return for at least one academic semester, typically after 3rd-year of your studies.<br><br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800Will participating in the Co-op\/Internship delay my graduation?\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><br>Participating in the co-op\/internship program will extend your graduation.\u00a0Applied experience outside the classroom is heavily emphasized for engineering and computer science students. Many employers will require new graduates have previous co-op or internship experience as one of their entry-level requirements. Upon graduation, you can expect to compete for recent grad opportunities with graduates who have completed an average of 12 months co-op\/internship.<br>Engineering students wishing to apply for professional engineering license are eligible to receive credit of up to 12 months for engineering experience acquired before graduation toward the required 48 months of work experience for licensing. See <a href=\"#\">peo.on.ca<\/a> for more details.<br><br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800If I find my own position, do I still have to pay the Lassonde Co-op\/Internship fees?\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><br>To graduate from York University with a Co-op Designation, you must be enrolled in our co-op program. Co-op fees are like membership dues and give you access to numerous services. These fees are mandatory regardless of how you go about finding a position. See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Lassonde-Co-op-Searching-Securing-Guide.pdf\">here<\/a>\u00a0for more details on finding and securing positions.<br><br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800What is a Workplace Learning Coordinator?<\/mark><\/strong><br>The Lassonde Co-op\/Internships team has 3 coordinators who play a big role in ensuring your Co-op experience runs as smoothly as possible. They act as a liaison between you and your employer, meet with you one-on-one to guide you through the entire process, conduct regular site visits, and develop new co-op opportunities for you to take advantage of.<br><br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800I belong to a different faculty, but minoring in Computer Science\/Security\/Digital Media or taking courses similar to Lassonde students. Can I apply to the Lassonde Co-op or Digital Media Internship Program?\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><br>\u25cf For the Co-op Program , only students whose home faculty is Lassonde are eligible to apply. Digital Media students in AMPD are eligible to apply for the Internship Program.<br>\u25cf York University offers various experiential education opportunities in the classroom, community or at work. Your faculty may have their own Co-op, Internship Program. We encourage you to meet with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yuexperience\/ee-coordinators\/\">Experiential Education (EE) Coordinator<\/a>\u00a0from your faculty to discuss your options. Below is a list of York\u2019s Faculties and relevant links to Experiential Education Programs.<br>\u25cf <strong>Faculty of Science<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Co-op &amp; Internship Program:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/co-op\/\">https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/co-op\/<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>Faculty of LA&amp;PS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Internship Program:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/internships\/\">https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/internships\/<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>Schulich School of Business:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teachingandlearning.schulich.yorku.ca\/experiential-education\/\">https:\/\/teachingandlearning.schulich.yorku.ca\/experiential-education\/<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>Osgoode Law School:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osgoode.yorku.ca\/programs\/juris-doctor\/experiential-education\/\">Experiential Education \u2013 Osgoode Hall Law School (yorku.ca)<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>School of the Arts, Media, Performance &amp; Design:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ampd.yorku.ca\/current-students\/\">https:\/\/ampd.yorku.ca\/current-students\/<\/a><br><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">**Exception: Digital Media students in AMPD are eligible to apply for the Digital Media Internship Program<\/mark><\/em><br>\u25cf <strong>Faculty of Environmental &amp; Urban Change:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/euc.yorku.ca\/experiential-education\/\">https:\/\/euc.yorku.ca\/experiential-education\/<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>Glendon:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glendon.yorku.ca\/experiential-education\/\">Experiential Education | Glendon (yorku.ca)<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>Faculty of Graduate Studies:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gradstudies.yorku.ca\/\">https:\/\/gradstudies.yorku.ca\/<\/a><br>\u25cf <strong>Faculty of Health:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/experiential-education-3\/\">Experiential Education Resources \u2013 Faculty of Health (yorku.ca)<\/a><br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong>Do the CO-OP credit course (i.e. COOP 2100 2.00 and COOP 3100 2.00) count as electives or credit count to graduate?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>The 2.0 COOP courses are considered academic credits and will contribute to any BA\/BSc students overall 90\/120 credit count required to graduate. However, these courses do not contribute to any other academic requirement (e.g. non-science, general education).        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Co-op\/Internship Program Applicants for Fall 2023\/Winter 2024\/Summer 2024<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Why did the <strong>Computer Science\/Computer Security internship program close?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>The Internship option offered in previous years to students in 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0year of studies closed permanently as of Fall 2021.\u00a0 Internship required a higher GPA and completion of 3000 level courses.\u00a0 The Co-op option however, makes it easier for all Lassonde students to access this great program as it offers a lower entry GPA and completion of 2000 level courses and longer work terms.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong>I was accepted into the program. When will I have to pay the $200 registration fee?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>The $200.00 registration fee will be posted to your student account in the month you are accepted to the program, after you accept your offer of\u00a0admission. For example, if you applied for Summer, you will see the charge at the end of May. If you applied for Fall, you will see the charge at the end of September.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong>How do I apply for the Co-op\/Internship Program?<\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf The application window for each term is updated on our <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eligibility and Registration page. <\/a><br>\u25cf If you meet the academic requirements, and have completed the 3 required\u00a0sessions,<br>\u2800\u2800\u28001. Log-into your account on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orbis.lassonde.yorku.ca\/student\/login.htm\">Co-op Portal\u00a0<\/a>during the application window<br>\u2800\u2800\u28002. Click on \u201cCo-op &amp; Internship\u201d on the navigation pane<br>\u2800\u2800\u28003.  Select the degree program for which you are applying (e.g.\u00a0Computer\u00a0Engineering Fall 2023).\u00a0<strong>(Note that if you are using the new Co-op Dashboard (beta)<\/strong>, you must select &#8221; Apply to a Program&#8221; on the top right hand corner of your page first to view the degree programs.<br>\u2800\u2800\u28004. This option will be available only during the application period (e.g. for Fall 2023, it will be from March 16 &#8211; 20, 2023).<br>\u2800\u2800\u28005. Depending on your account view, there are guides you can download with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images:<br>Traditional view: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/How-to-Submit-Application-to-Lassonde-Coop.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Submit Application to Lassonde Coop\u00a0<\/a><br>Beta view: <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/HowtosubmitapplicationtoLassondeCo-opInternshipProgram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op.<\/a><br><strong><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">*Please note that applications by students who did not complete all 3 mandatory sessions will not be assessed.*<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong>I am an international\u00a0student;\u00a0do I really need a Co-op Work Permit Letter\/ I heard I need a Co-op Work Permit Letter. How do I get one?<\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf International students MUST have a valid co-op work permit before starting their\u00a0co-op\/internship.\u00a0<br>\u25cf Once accepted into the program, international students will be provided a supporting letter to use to apply for the Co-op Work Permit. If you have accepted the terms and conditions for entry into the program, and you have not received a letter,\u00a0please\u00a0send\u00a0an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a> ASAP. Be sure to check your junk\/spam folder prior to contacting us.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong>I have transfer credits and don\u2019t know if I meet the credit limit, what can I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Please complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/TFCoop22\">Transfer Credit Assessment for Co-op Eligibility form<\/a>\u00a0between the specific time period it is open. See <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligibility and registration page<\/a> and click on the term  you want to apply for (e.g. Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024)  to find out when you can submit this form. \u00a0An Academic Advisor will review your file and update your record accordingly. This will help the team determine your eligibility.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong>I don\u2019t meet all the academic eligibility\u00a0requirements;\u00a0can I still submit an application?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>No, incomplete applications will not be processed and you will receive an automated \u2018application incomplete\u2019 email from the Lassonde Co-op portal.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I don\u2019t meet the requirements to apply for Fall 2023 Co-op, when is my next window to apply?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Co-op registration will open in March 2023 for positions starting in Fall 2023.\u202f Check the Lassonde Co-op website to view the <a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\"><strong>Winter 2024 registration timelines<\/strong><\/a>. <br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can I apply even though I did not complete one or more of the required sessions?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Incomplete applications will not be processed and you will receive an automated \u2018decline\u2019 email from the Lassonde Co-op portal. If you missed a Resume or Interview Workshop and are planning to attend an alternative workshop by the Career Centre, you may submit an application. To ensure we process your application, email lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca to provide proof you have attended the workshop or inform us of when you are expected to complete the workshop.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I missed an information session, what do I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Unfortunately, there is no substitute or alternative to the Information Session. We offer these sessions during a set period of time each term, and these dates are also posted on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\">eligibility site<\/a>\u00a0at least 4 months in advance.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>If you miss the sessions, your option is to apply the next term and attend the sessions during that time.<\/strong><br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I\u00a0missed a Resume and\/or Interview Fundamentals workshop, what do I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cfThese sessions are designed to provide you with strategies for success in securing a co-op. The workshops are specific to co-op\u00a0resumes and interviews. If you are unable to attend, you can attend the\u202fResume and\/or Interview workshops offered by York University\u2019s Career Centre. <br>\u25cf <strong>Resume Workshops\u202f<\/strong>: visit their<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0<strong>Events Calendar<\/strong><\/a><strong> for more details.<\/strong><br>\u25cf <strong>Interview Workshop:\u00a0<\/strong>visit their\u202f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Events Calendar<\/a> for more details.<\/strong><br><em><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">**Once the deadline is closed, your next chance to apply to the program will be in August 2023 for positions that start in Winter 2024.**<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I\u2019m not available\/I can\u2019t attend\u00a0any of the sessions that are currently scheduled.\u00a0What can I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf There is no substitute or alternative to the Information Session. We offer these sessions during a set period of time each term, and the dates are updated on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\">eligibility site<\/a>\u00a0at least 4 months in advance.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>If you miss the sessions, your option is to apply the next term and attend the sessions during that time.\u00a0<\/strong><br>\u25cf If you are not able to attend the Resume Fundamentals or Interview Fundamentals workshop(s), we will consider the Resume &amp; Cover Letter workshop and Interview Skills workshop offered by the Career Centre, York University as equivalent. To register and find out when these are offered, check out:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/calendar\/\">http:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/calendar\/<\/a>. Ensure that you register as you will be required to send proof of your attendance. To send proof, send an email to <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a>\u00a0stating the name of the session and the date you attended, including a screen grab of your attendance on Experience York. Log in to your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.yorku.ca\/home\/home.htm\">Experience York<\/a>\u00a0account, and you can review your registration status will show as \u201cAttended\u201d under \u201cEvents Registration\u201d tab.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>All my friends have either received a decline or accept email. I have not received anything and I meet all the requirements and attended the required sessions. What can I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf Students are required to submit an application by a specific deadline. You can review the deadlines on our <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligibility and registration page<\/a>. You do this by logging in to your account on the co-op portal, clicking on \u201cCo-op &amp; Internship\u201d on the navigation pane. Select your degree program and then click\u201csubmit\u201d. To check the status of your application, you can log in to the co-op portal and click on \u201cCo-op &amp; Internship\u201d to see the status.<br>\u25cf If you did not submit an application\/missed the deadline, your next eligible time to apply to the program is for the next term (e.g. if you were applying for Winter, you would now only be able to apply in Summer). Check our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\">eligibility and registration page<\/a>\u00a0for the registration timelines for each term.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I am an international student, some of my friends received the Co-op Work Permit Support Letter already but I have not. How can I get mine?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf International students who met all the eligibility requirements and applied by the application deadline, as well as accepted their admission offer will receive a supporting letter before the job board officially opens in the term you applied for. For example, if you applied for Fall, you would receive this before May 8, 2023; <br>\u25cf You may want to check your spam\/junk folder.<br>\u25cf If you have accepted your admission and have not yet received the supporting letter, contact us via email at <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a> or attend a group drop-in session.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can I re-apply next term if I am not accepted for Fall 2023?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf Please review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\">eligibility requirements<\/a>, and if you meet the requirements, we encourage you to reapply. Registration for Winter 2023 will open in August 2023, and job postings will be available throughout the Fall term, starting September. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligibility and registration page<\/a> for specific dates.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Digital Media Co-op Option Questions<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">I&#8217;m currently a Digital Media Internship Student, can I switch to Co-op?<strong> <\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Co-op for Digital Media is launching as of Fall-Winter 2023-2024. Therefore, students who are pursuing their second year of studies during this academic term are the students eligible to pursue Digital Media Co-op.<br><br><strong><strong><mark><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Why is the Digital Media Internship closing?<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Co-op is the one of the most well-defined types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cewilcanada.ca\/CEWIL\/CEWIL\/About-Us\/Work-Integrated-Learning.aspx?hkey=ed772be2-00d0-46cd-a5b8-873000a18b41\">Work Integrated Learning (WIL)<\/a> in Canada and is the only type accredited by CEWIL Canada. Co-op is more accessible to students as you can begin your first work term the summer after completion of your 2nd year of studies. Co-op is a much more flexible option for students as it enables students to alternate academic studies with paid work terms. This allows a student to move from one industry to another or explore different roles before graduation. Co-op enables students to participate in additional work terms (maximum 20 months instead of 16 months).<br><br><strong><strong><mark><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">How can I tell if I&#8217;m eligible for Digital Media Co-op? <\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Students who are enrolled in <strong>Honours, <\/strong>full-time, pursuing 2000-level courses in Digital Media in Fall\/Winter 2023-2024 may apply for the program. Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eligibility and Registration page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/application-checklists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self assess your eligibility<\/a><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800I am a transfer student, am I eligible for Digital Media Co-op? <\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/eligibility-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eligibility and Registration page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/application-checklists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self assess your eligibility<\/a> Note that as a Lassonde CGPA is required at the time of application, transfer students must have completed at least one academic semester at Lassonde prior to their first co-op work term.<br><br>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">I was declined for entry into the Co-op\/Internship Program \/ Why was my application declined?<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>My application was declined, can I find<\/strong>\u00a0out<strong>\u00a0why?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br><strong>The main reasons why students\u2019 applications are declined<\/strong> is due to academic requirements not being met (see further explanation below):<br><br><strong>1.<\/strong> you may not have met the GPA required for your program.\u00a0**<br><strong>2.<\/strong> you may not be enrolled in or have completed the required courses prior to your first work term (e.g. Sept 2023). Refer to chart below for the required courses.<br><strong>3.<\/strong> you do not meet the full-time, Honours degree, Lassonde student status requirement for your program.<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800Full-time\u00a0is based on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/continuing\/degree#:~:text=Full%2Dtime%20undergraduate%20students%20are,nine%20credits%20per%20academic%20term.\">York University\u2019s definitions<\/a>:<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf at least 60% course load (at least 9 credits in each term) for undergraduate students.<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf at least 40% course load (at least 6 credits in each term) for undergraduate students with a disability.<br><strong>4.<\/strong> You must be enrolled in an Honours Degree, requiring at least 120 credits to graduate. Ordinary degree cannot be considered.\u00a0<em>With exception of Digital Media students, your home faculty must be Lassonde School of Engineering.<\/em><br><strong>5.<\/strong> You may not have earned the minimum credit requirements OR you may have exceeded the maximum credit requirements to be admitted into the program. Refer to chart below for the minimum and maximum credits.<br><em>**\u00a0If you applied for Fall 2023, this GPA is based on your most recent Lassonde GPA at the time of application, which is based on FW22\/23 and SU22 grades (if applicable). If your CGPA changes based on Summer 2023 grades, you can<\/em> <em>attend a group drop-in to speak to a Co-op Coordinator about your options.<\/em><br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>If I\u2019m not part of the program, is there anywhere at York U I can contact for support in gaining work experience?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\">Career Centre<\/a>\u00a0offers job search support for all students searching for summer, part-time, on-campus or full-time work. Be sure to take advantage of this invaluable resource.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Who can I speak to about making an exception for my particular situation?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>\u25cf If you believe we have made an error in assessing your eligibility,<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Visit our application checklist page at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/application-checklists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/application-checklists\/<\/a>\u00a0and self-assess.<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Fill out the form, take a screenshot or copy this into a Word file. Indicate where you think we made the error and send this file to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a>\u00a0with subject line \u201c First Name_Last Name_ Co-op or Internship Program you applied for\u201d (e.g. Ango_Thomas_Computer Science Co-op). Please include your student ID in the body of your email. Alternatively, we invite you to attend our Drop-ins.<br>\u25cf For students with extenuating circumstances, you may be able to file a Co-op\/Internship Requirements Waived or Altered Petition. For more details, review the Lassonde Petitions website.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/petitions\">https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/petitions<\/a>\u00a0<em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">**<\/mark><\/em><br><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">**<\/mark>A petition is a written request by a student which outlines exceptional circumstances they have faced which warrant consideration to be exempt from or have waived a Lassonde School of Engineering rule or regulation.\u00a0 Submitting a petition is not always the best solution to an academic problem<\/em><br><strong>Speak with a Lassonde Co-op\/Internship Coordinator by joining our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/drop-ins\/\">drop-in hours<\/a>\u00a0before submitting a petition of this sort, as some co-op\/internship requirements are not petitionable.<\/strong>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container p-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff2f4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dcbdcc\">Current Co-op\/Internship Students<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Keeping active full-time student status<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Am I still a full-time student during a work term?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>While on a work term you maintain your active student status. If you require a verification letter of status, please\u00a0contact the Lassonde Co-op\/Internship team\u00a0to request a letter.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/money-matters\/\">Visit\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more details on OSAP and Co-op.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Students who were accepted in the co-op\/internship program in the past<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I was approved to participate in the Co-op\/Internship program last year and paid my $200 registration fee. Do I still have to attend the 3 mandatory sessions and apply for the program again?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>No. Students who maintain their academic eligibility will be granted access upon logging in to their account and accepting the\u00a0terms and conditions for each eligible work term. Students who do not maintain their academic eligibility are exited out of the\u00a0program.\u00a0<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I was previously accepted and had access to the job board, but now I can\u2019t. Am I still eligible?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Most students, when accepted into the program are granted at least 2 terms (academic semester) to search for a position. On the third term, their eligibility is expired and access to the job board is disabled. Check your co-op record sequence to see if it says\u00a0\u201celigible\u00a0work term\u201d or \u201celigibility expired\u201d. \u00a0If students meet academic eligibility, then their access will be updated for that term\u2019s postings. Please self assess (<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/students\/application-checklists\/\">Application Checklists<\/a>) to make sure you meet the eligibility to continue in the program for the desired work term. Be sure to connect with the Co-op team well in advance if you are planning to ask for an additional work term search.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I have been exited from the program, who can I speak to about my particular circumstance?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>For students with extenuating circumstances, you may be able to file a Co-op\/Internship Requirements Waived or Altered Petition. For more details, review the Lassonde Petitions website.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/petitions\"><strong>https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/petitions<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<em>**<\/em><br><em>**A petition is a written request by a student which outlines exceptional circumstances they have faced which warrant consideration to be exempt from or have waived a Lassonde School of Engineering rule or regulation.\u00a0 Submitting a petition is not always the best solution to an academic problem<\/em><br><strong>Speak with a Lassonde Co-op\/Internship Coordinator by joining our\u00a0<a href=\"#\">drop-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/drop-ins\/\">in<\/a><a href=\"#\"> hours<\/a>\u00a0 before submitting a petition of this sort, as some co-op\/internship requirements are not petitionable.<\/strong>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Students who have secured a co-op\/internship<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800I&#8217;ve received a job offer, how do I register my co-op?\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Please review the following scenarios and action steps for when you secure a co-op job offer:<br><em>Did you apply for the position through the Co-op Portal?<\/em><br>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/orbis.lassonde.yorku.ca\/student\/login.htm\">Co-op Portal<\/a> and fill out the work term record for the appropriate term (Fall\/Winter\/Summer) on your profile in the Co-op Portal<br>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For instructions, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/CreatingaWorkTermRecordforCo-opProgramLassondeSchoolofEngineering.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating a Work Term Record for Co-op Program <\/a>document<br><em>Did you apply for the position outside of the Co-op Portal or are not sure if the job offer you have qualifies as a co-op term?<\/em><br>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/orbis.lassonde.yorku.ca\/student\/login.htm\">Co-op Portal <\/a>and fill out the work term record for the appropriate term (Fall\/Winter\/Summer) on your profile in the Co-op Portal<br>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For instructions, review the<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/CreatingaWorkTermRecordforCo-opProgramLassondeSchoolofEngineering.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Creating a Work Term Record for Co-op Program <\/a>document<br>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If not included in your job offer, please send a copy of the job description to <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca?subject=Requesting%20Verification%20for%20Co-op%20Job%20Offer%20\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a><br><em>Unable to create a Work Term Record? This could be due to a variety of reasons such as your profile may not be configured to have an eligible work term.<\/em><br>1.\u00a0\u00a0Please fill out the<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Registering-a-Co-op-or-Internship-Job-Offer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Register Your Co-op\/Internship Job Offer Form<\/a> and send to <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca?subject=Registering%20a%20Job%20Offer\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a>.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>A few reminders:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Please note it is your responsibility to drop your courses prior to the drop deadline if you accept a work term.<br>&#8211; ** SUMMER TERM ONLY: For Civil Engineering students scheduled to take the Surveying course in May should inform their employer that their start date will be after completion of the course. Join Co-op Group Drop-ins or contact a Co-op Coordinator if you need us to verify this with your employer<br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I was told I had to be enrolled in co-op courses. How do I enrol\/which courses should I enrol in?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>You will be automatically enrolled\u00a0in the mandatory work term course(s)\u00a0the first month you secure your work term.\u00a0<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Will my courses automatically be dropped or do I have to drop them myself?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Each\u00a0student\u00a0is\u00a0responsible\u00a0for\u00a0dropping\u00a0their\u00a0own\u00a0courses\u00a0before\u00a0the\u00a0drop deadline. Please make note of the refund\u00a0schedule.\u00a0<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I was able to get a last-minute job offer. How can I convert this into a co-op\/internship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>All co-op\/internship job offers need to be vetted and approved through the program.<br>Please send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a> along with:\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf A copy of your signed formal job offer\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Contact information of the company who you will be working for such as supervisor, hiring manager or recruiter.\u00a0Please note that there are deadlines every term for you to register your co-op to allow for you to be enrolled in the Co-op course(s) in a timely manner.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">On a Work Term<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I submitted my Supervisor evaluation and Work Term report. Can you verify that it was received?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>You can confirm submission of your documents through your Lassonde Co-op\/Internship profile:<br>\u2800\u2800\u28001. Login to your account<br>\u2800\u2800\u28002. Under the \u201c<em>Co-op<\/em>\u201d tab, find your current work term (e.g. \u201c<em>Winter 2019<\/em>\u201c)<br>\u2800\u2800\u28003. Click the company name and scroll down to the square section on the left that shows co-op requirements.<br>\u2800\u2800\u28004. Each label (e.g. \u201c<em>Work Term details<\/em>\u201c) is accompanied by a status statement such as\u00a0<em>pending, approved, no record<\/em><br>Following any of these links will show the corresponding document you have submitted.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Can I take courses during a work term?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>The Lassonde Co-op program allows students to take a maximum of\u00a0<strong>one<\/strong>\u00a0course per term, up to 3 credits per semester by permission only i.e. 1 course, at 3 credits maximum for Fall or Winter or Summer.\u00a0 The course should not interfere with regular business hours of\u00a0Monday\u00a0to\u00a0Friday,\u00a08 am to 5 pm; whether you are working in a hybrid or remote capacity. The course must be fully online, during weekends or after your work hours. If you would like to request permission to take\u00a0<strong>one<\/strong>\u00a0course, please submit the following details to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a><br>\u2800\u2800\u28001. Your full name<br>\u2800\u2800\u28002. Student number<br>\u2800\u2800\u28003. Complete course name e.g.\u00a0<em>\u201cLE\/COOP 2100 2.00 Professional Development for Co-op Students\u201d<\/em><br>\u2800\u2800\u28004. Catalogue Number e.g.\u00a0<em>\u201cE05g01\u201d<\/em><br>\u2800\u2800\u28005. Course type:\u00a0<em>on-line, weekends, evenings<\/em><br>\u2800\u2800\u28006. Class date and start time<br>Important: Project courses such as ENG 4000, CIVL 4000, EECS 4088 or equivalent are not permitted while on a work term.<br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>My employer needs a letter as proof of my participation in Co-op\/ I need a letter to extend my study\/co-op work permit\/ I need a letter that states my active status as a Co-op student.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Our team would be happy to provide you with custom letters for the above purposes. Please note it will take up to 5-7 business days for us to provide these letters. Plan ahead of time and request these letters well ahead of your deadline. To submit a request, fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.apps01.yorku.ca\/machform\/view.php?id=166076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lassonde Co-op Student Letters Request Form.<\/a><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I no longer want to continue in the Lassonde Co-op\/Internship program. What do I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Co-op is an exciting experience, but our lives are ruled by so many other factors and unexpected things may come up. You have a few options to consider to move forward:<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf You can discuss solutions or alternatives with one of our Coordinators<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf You can contact us and let us know that you are no longer interested in participating in the Co-op\/Internships program<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf You can consider other assistance that the university provides free of charge (including counselling services, career advising, academic assistance &amp; tutoring, financial assistance, note-taking services, etc.)<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>For income tax purposes, what slip can I expect to receive from my co-op employer?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>For students who completed paid co-op or internship positions in Canada, your co-op employer will issue T4 slips.<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf T4 slips, which show employment income and payroll deductions<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf T4A slips, which show scholarship, fellowship, and bursary income, or payments from a registered education savings plan<br>Visit CRA for the most up to date information regarding Students and Income tax:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/p105\/p105-students-income-tax.html\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/publications\/p105\/p105-students-income-tax.html<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Searching &amp; Securing<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Does the job have to be in my field of study?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Your job must meet\u00a0<strong>ALL<\/strong>\u00a0criteria for a co-op position as outlined by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cewilcanada.ca\/CEWIL\/About%20Us\/Work-Integrated-Learning\/CEWIL\/About-Us\/Work-Integrated-Learning.aspx?hkey=ed772be2-00d0-46cd-a5b8-873000a18b41\">CEWIL<\/a>. You should pursue any roles for which you can demonstrate your qualifications based on their requirements. However, you must be engaged in\u00a0<strong>related, productive\u00a0work\u00a0<\/strong>in order to work in the role. As a Lassonde student, roles may include programming or development positions, designing or field work positions, research roles, to name a few examples (although there are many, many more opportunities in this field).<br><mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">YES<\/mark>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800<mark style=\"background-color:#abb8c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">NO<\/mark><br>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br>Software\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Data Entry<br>Developer<br>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br>Risk\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Social Media<br>Management\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Management<br>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br>Technical\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Administrative jobs<br>Writer\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800(are acceptable if meet all other criteria)<br>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br>Intern &#8211; Linear\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Sales\/Retail\/<br>Infrastructure \u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Customer Service<br>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br>Grid Systems &amp;\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Market<br>Optimization\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Research<br>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br>Telecom\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800\u2800Call Centres<br>Engineering<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What if I can\u2019t find a job?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>If you were expected to find a position for the upcoming work term and were unable to secure one, don\u2019t worry. It happens to the best of us.<br>You aren\u2019t guaranteed a job for your desired work term. Students may be eligible for a deferral if they are unsuccessful with securing a co-op position provided that you can demonstrate that you:<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Have actively applied to 20% of job postings<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Maintained communication with the co-op office<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Actively pursued independent job searches<br>If approved, your work-term will be deferred to the next available work term.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Does this role qualify as a co-op\/internship?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>For a role to qualify as a co-op\/internship it must be compliant with the conditions outlined by CEWIL. We\u2019ve outlined the conditions in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Lassonde-Co-op-Searching-Securing-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Searching &amp; Securing guide<\/a>. For more questions email us or come by during drop-ins.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is an unofficial transcript and how do I get one?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>An unofficial transcript is simply a list of all your completed courses and grades from York University. To obtain an unofficial transcript:<br>\u2800\u2800\u28001. Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.yorku.ca\/\">Registrar\u2019s Office<\/a><br>\u2800\u2800\u28002. Click on My Courses and Grades<br>\u2800\u2800\u28003. Log in using your Passport York username and password<br>\u2800\u2800\u28004. At the top right, select Printable Version<br>\u2800\u2800\u28005. Right click anywhere on the page and choose Print.<br>\u2800\u2800\u28006. Set your destination to Save as PDF.<br>\u2800\u2800\u28007. Save this document as \u201cUnofficial Transcript_Your First and Last Name\u201d (e.g. Unofficial Transcript_JohnSmith.pdf)<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I see the following message on most of the jobs I am interested in applying for. Do I really need to apply to the portal AND the company website?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">***IT IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT TO APPLY THROUGH THE LASSONDE CO-OP PORTAL AND THE COMPANY WEBSITE.\u00a0 INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED***<\/mark><\/strong><br>As the statement indicates, this is a mandatory requirement. By following instructions carefully, you demonstrate your ability to follow instructions properly as a co-op\/internship student \u2013 a skill that is valued by all employers.<br>This is often required to verify a students\u2019 enrolment in the co-op\/internship program and the Co-op Team could at any time be required to provide this verification. Ensure you are not left out of the applicant list by following the instructions carefully.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The co-op portal asks me to submit a resume and cover letter but the company website just asks me to submit a resume and unofficial transcript. What should I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Follow the instructions as stated on each site and submit only the documents being asked for each platform. In this case, submit your resume and cover letter on the co-op portal and submit a resume and unofficial transcript on the company website.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Some applications ask for my Co-op Coordinator\u2019s name and contact information. Who should I include?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>We have 3 active Workplace Learning Coordinators\/Co-op Coordinators. Select the Co-op Coordinator you have interacted with the most.<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf <strong>Delnaz\u00a0 Khorshidchehr<\/strong>, Workplace Learning Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a><br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf <strong>Jolie Chan<\/strong>, Workplace Learning Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a><br>       \u25cf <strong>Ginger Zhao<\/strong>, Workplace Learning Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a><br>For all Co-op Coordinators, please provide the following email address: <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a>. Please note that you are only to use these names and information if you are an ACTIVE and fully registered Co-op\/Internship student.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Should I wait until the end of the deadline to apply for a job or should I apply before?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Every employer is different. Some employers can opt to review the applications as they come, and others like to wait until a specific deadline has passed to review all applications at the same time. We recommend that you prioritize the roles you are most interested in and apply for co-op\/internship positions well before the expiry date listed on the job posting. Don\u2019t leave it until the last minute, as positions can be filled by the employer before the posting is set to expire. Remember, these co-op opportunities may also be posted at other institutions so you are not only competing with other Lassonde students but also with students from other Canadian universities.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I was approved to participate in the Co-op\/Internship program in the past, but now I can\u2019t access the job board?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Most students, when accepted into the program are granted at least 2 terms (academic semester) to search for a position. On the third term, their eligibility is expired and access to the job board is disabled. Check your co-op record sequence to see if it says\u00a0\u201celigible\u00a0work term\u201d or \u201celigibility expired\u201d.<br>If students meet academic eligibility, then their access will be updated for that term\u2019s postings. Please self assess (<a href=\"#\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/students\/application-checklists\/\">Application Checklists<\/a>) to make sure you meet the eligibility to continue in the program for the desired work term.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container p-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff2f4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faebae\">International Students<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Obtaining Co-op Work Permit<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>As an International student, can I still do co-op?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Absolutely! International students are welcome to participate in the Lassonde Co-op\/Internship Program. Upon acceptance into the program you must obtain a Co-op Work Permit. It takes approximately 3 \u2013 4 months to receive a decision from the IRCC. You cannot access the job board without proof of  applying for a Co-op Work Permit from the CIC. We\u2019ve outlined your process and resources (<a href=\"https:\/\/coop.lassonde.yorku.ca\/students\/eligibility\/\">Eligibility &amp; Requirements<\/a>) but if you have more questions feel free to contact us.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>When should I apply for the Co-op Work Permit?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>As soon as you have successfully completed all requirements, registered and been accepted into the Lassonde Co-op\/Internships program, you should apply for the Co-op Work Permit. You should also obtain a work-permit letter from the Co-op team to submit along with your application. If you need further information and assistance regarding work permits, please contact the Immigration Specialist at York International.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is the processing time for my Co-op Work Permit?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Government of Canada processing times change daily. You can check their processing times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/check-processing-times.html\">here<\/a>. Your processing times are obtained by selecting \u201cTemporary Residence\u201d and \u201cwork permit extension(new employer)\u201d on the page.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I am applying for the Internship program, do I still need a Co-op Work Permit?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Yes, the same rules and requirements apply. If you need further information and assistance regarding work permits, please contact the Immigration Specialist at York International.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I have an Off-Campus Work Permit, can I use it to apply for co-op or internship positions?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>No, students are required to obtain a Co-op Work Permit in order to participate in the Lassonde Co-op\/Internships program. If you need further information and assistance regarding work permits, please contact the\u00a0Immigration\u00a0Specialist\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/international-student-advising\/\">York International<\/a>.<br><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I need help with applying for my Co-op Work Permit. Can you help?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>For specific instructions including a video on how to apply for the\u202fCo-op\u202fWork\u202fPermit, please visit: \u202f\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf <a href=\"http:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/immigration-overview\/immigration-tutorial-videos\/\">\u202fYork International\u2019s website<\/a>\u202f\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/guide-5580-applying-work-permit-student-guide.html\">Government of Canada\u2019s Student Guide (online) for Applying for a Work Permit<\/a>\u202f<br>Please note that the Workplace Learning Coordinators (Co-op Coordinators) are not \u201cauthorized representatives\u201d in accordance with the section 91 of the\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/annualstatutes\/2011_8\/FullText.html\">Immigration and Refugee Protection Act<\/a>, (June 2011) and are therefore unable to advise students on immigration options, help them complete or submit immigration forms, or communicate with CIC on their behalf.\u202f For any immigration matters, please connect with an Immigration Specialist at York International. Visit their website at:\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/international-student-advising\/\">https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/international-student-advising\/<\/a>.<br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Where can I seek help with my study permit and co-op work permit applications?<\/mark><\/strong><br><br><strong>Resources:<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet with a licensed Immigration Specialist and International Student Advisor<\/a>.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/immigration-application-resources\/#coopworkpermit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York International&#8217;s Immigration Application Resources Page<\/a><br>1) <a href=\"https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/immigration-application-resources\/#extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Permit Extension Resources<\/a><br>2) <a href=\"https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/immigration-application-resources\/#coopworkpermit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Co-op Work Permit Webinar and Resources<\/a><br>3)<a href=\"https:\/\/yorkinternational.yorku.ca\/immigration-overview\/immigration-tutorial-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Immigration Tutorial Videos<\/a><br><br><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">\u2800<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How do I submit proof of my application for Co-op Work Permit and what proof is required?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2800<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><br>Submit a screengrab of your application submission date and status (both of which are displayed in your IRCC GC Key account).<br>To submit proof, follow these instructions:\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28001. Log in to your account on the Co-op Portal\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28002. Click on Dashboard on the navigation pane located on the left of your screen (this is displayed on the first page on your dashboard)\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28003. Click on the gray circular icon with 3 dots, located on the bottom right corner of the page\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28004. On the pop-up menu, select \u201cSubmit a Form\u201d\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28005. On the drop-down menu for category, select \u201cInternational students -submit proof of Co-op Work Permit Application\u201d\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28006. Complete the form and upload your submission confirmation.\u00a0<br>\u2800\u2800\u28007. Click submit\u00a0        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container p-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff2f4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bbf0e4\">Students with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">I am a student with disabilities, what supports are available to me?<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            The Co-op\/Internship team is committed to supporting the employment needs of students with disabilities. If you would like to discuss strategies for success in your co-op experience, contact your Co-op\/Internship Coordinator. We would be happy to assist you in discussing your questions or any accommodations you may need.<br>If you have a learning disability, mental health disability, or physical, sensory or medical disability, we encourage you to register as soon as possible with York University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/accessibility.students.yorku.ca\/\">Student Accessibility Services<\/a>\u00a0(SAS). SAS can help to identify reasonable adjustments in an academic setting and can provide guidance for accommodations in the workplace.<br><br><strong>Important note for Co-op &amp; Digital Media Internship students: <\/strong>Should you require accommodations in your co-op\/internship workplace for disability-related needs or on other\u00a0<em>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/em>\u00a0grounds, you will need to connect in a timely way with your employer to determine and implement any necessary arrangements.\u00a0We recommend that you review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.students.yorku.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/pdf\/YorkSAS-AccommodationGuide-Students-digital.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Guide to Practicum Accommodations<\/a>\u00a0and reach out to Lassonde Co-op if you have any questions. You can also find additional information\u00a0on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/accessibility.students.yorku.ca\/accessibility-supports-services\">Student Accessibility Services website<\/a>\u00a0to support you with this conversation.\u00a0\u00a0Lassonde Co-op can assist students with questions related to the Code around accommodations outside of disability related ones and Student Accessibility Services will be happy to provide you with guidance on how to go about accessing disability related accommodations if you would find this support helpful.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">How are students with disabilities assessed when applying to the program?<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            We strongly recommend students with disabilities register with\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/accessibility.students.yorku.ca\/\">Student Accessibility Services (SAS)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0in order to access the variety of supports available to you. We want as many Lassonde students to be able to have the opportunity to join the co-op program.<br>Students who are registered with SAS will have their full-time course load\u00a0calculated based on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/osap.yorku.ca\/calculating-course-load\">York University\u2019s\u00a0Undergraduates with a permanent disability,<\/a>\u00a0which is at least 40% (At least 6 credits in each term).        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container p-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eff2f4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dcdcdc\">Get in Touch<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">How can I connect with a coordinator?<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            1.\u00a0 For general co-op\/internship questions, contact one of our Workplace Learning Coordinators via our virtual\u00a0<strong>GROUP drop-ins<\/strong>. The schedule, dates and times are posted\u00a0on our <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/contact-us\/\">Drop-ins page<\/a>.<br>HOW TO JOIN THE MEETING: Join the meeting room during the time scheduled and indicated in the calendar. Please log-in using your Passport York ID. You will automatically be placed in a waiting room, and you will be admitted once the drop-in hours are open. You must log-in with your Passport York Account (PPY).<br><strong>Meeting Room Details:\u00a0<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/yorku.zoom.us\/j\/91423064977?pwd=OFhHN2ZuNmpSWXJ2eDdSL0hZNWVBdz09\">Meeting ID: 914 2306 4977<\/a><br>Passcode: 193901<br>2. Individual Drop-ins will be offered during peak periods, for specific groups. The schedule, dates, times will be posted on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/contact-us\/\">contact us page.<\/a><br>3. Email. If you are unable to meet with us during our Group Drop-in hours, send an email to <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\">lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca<\/a>. Please note that it takes up to 2-3 business days for our team to respond to your email.<br>Outside of regular business hours, we encourage you to review this FAQ page,\u00a0 as you may find the answer to your question.        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">I have been exited out of the co-op\/internship program OR I am no longer eligible for the program OR I am graduating. I still want to find relevant work. What can I do?<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            York University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\">Career Centre<\/a>\u00a0offers career exploration and job search support to all York University students. We strongly encourage the following:<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf To learn about the variety of supports and services available to students and new graduates (up to 2 years after graduation), visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\">here<\/a><br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Want to chat with someone? Drop by their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/students-and-new-grads\/services-events\/dropby\/\">Career Lounge<\/a>\u00a0to chat with a Peer Advisor and get advice<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Book a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/students-and-new-grads\/services-events\/individual-appointments\/\">Job Search Advising Appointment<\/a>\u00a0with a Career Professional to discuss options of finding work outside of the co-op\/internship program<br>\u2800\u2800\u2800\u25cf Are you having difficulty deciding on a career path? Are you unsure how your degree may relate to your future career? Do you feel challenged moving forward with your career exploration? Book a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/students-and-new-grads\/services-events\/individual-appointments\/\">Career Counselling Appointment<\/a>\u00a0with a Career Counsellor        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Student FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Get your questions answered! We&#8217;re here to help you answer your questions about co-ops and internships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container padding-sm is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10000060507\" alt=\"students outside bergeron center\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-1200x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_7019-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-button-block text-center resp-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/faqs-current-students\/\" class=\"button-primary\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Prospective Co-op Students\">Prospective Co-op Students<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10000062285\" alt=\"Lassonde students working on robotics project together in the Sandbox\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/lassonde-students-lura.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/lassonde-students-lura.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/lassonde-students-lura-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/lassonde-students-lura-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/lassonde-students-lura-391x260.jpg 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-button-block text-center resp-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/faqs-current-students\/\" class=\"button-primary\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Current Co-op Students\">Current Co-op Students<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10000061627\" alt=\"Three lassonde studens working on a path outside of the Bergeron Centre\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/lassonde-students-1200x800.jpg\" 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noreferrer\" aria-label=\"International Co-op Students\">International Co-op Students<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n@media (max-width: 1400px){\n.resp-btn a {\n   font-size: 1em !important;\n   padding: 1em 2em !important;\n }\n}\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-5 container has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Didn&#8217;t find what you needed? Try these.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/video-call-02.png\" alt=\"group video call icon\" class=\"wp-image-10550\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/video-call-02.png 268w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/video-call-02-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/video-call-02-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group Drop-ins<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For general co-op questions, contact one of our Co-op Coordinators via our virtual&nbsp;<strong>GROUP drop-ins<\/strong>. The schedule, dates and times are posted&nbsp;on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/drop-ins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drop-ins page<\/a>. Each drop-in session will include an opportunity to see a Co-op Coordinator individually in a break-out room (time permitting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-block\">\n    <div class=\"accordion js-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">How to join the meeting<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            Join the meeting room during the time scheduled and indicated in the calendar. Please log-in using your Passport York ID. You will automatically be placed in a waiting room, and you will be admitted once the drop-in hours are open. You must log-in with your Passport York Account (PPY).        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-accordion-item-block accordion-item js-accordion-item accordion-item--small\">        <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-title\">Meeting Room Details:<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-body js-accordion-body\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/yorku.zoom.us\/j\/9407816591?pwd=eUJEeVJnT25RVFNUbHRjZWtuNTRsdz09\">Meeting ID: 940 781 6591<\/a><br>Passcode:\u00a0<strong>486131<\/strong>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script>\n    require([\n        'kindling',\n        'kindling\/plugins\/accordion'\n    ], function (K) {\n        new K.Accordion($('.js-accordion'), {allowAllClosed: true, multiExpand: true});\n    });\n    <\/script>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Language_conversation256px.png\" alt=\"conversation speech bubble icon\" class=\"wp-image-10552\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Language_conversation256px.png 256w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Language_conversation256px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/Language_conversation256px-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Drop-ins &amp; Appointments<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual Drop-ins will be offered during peak periods, for specific groups. 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