Overview and Benefits

What is Long Term Co-op?

Students typically spend 12 to 16 consecutive months working in a paid engineering position prior to the last year of their Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc) program. Long Term Co-op provides a more extensive experience than Summer Co-op, which ensures that students are able to work on advanced projects, seeing them through from beginning to end.

Why should you participate?

  • Develop a professional network with employers and engineers in your field.
  • Gain hands-on experience related to your academic program.
  • Build marketable skills employers are looking for in new recruits.
  • Clarify your career goals and objectives.
  • Earn a salary to help offset the cost of tuition.

Who can participate?

  • Be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum cumulative average of 60%.
  • No scholastic/academic offences.
  • Full-time undergraduate engineering students currently enrolled in their 2nd last year of their degree program.
  • Returning to Western Engineering for the next scheduled academic term (full-time) following their co-op.
  • *Students registered with Accessible Education are considered full-time if enrolled in 40% of a full-time course load. Please advise us by emailing wecareer@uwo.ca if you are registered with Accessible Education and have been approved for a reduced course load.

What is the enrollment process?

What are the costs?

  • Annual application fee is $125 Dollars (payable when you apply). 
  • Co-op tuition is $550 Dollars for every four month work term.

What does an employer expect?

  • Motivated and enthusiastic students.
  • Clear, neat and organized resumes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ethical and professional judgment.
  • Responsible and accountable student employees.