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Co-op Policy Agreement

Co-op Policy Agreement

The Policy Agreement for Student Involvement in Co-operative Education contains the terms and conditions for which the co-op program is administered and guides the relationship between the Co-op student, Co-op Faculty Advisor, employer and the Experiential Learning Hub – Co-operative Education. It outlines the policies and procedures that are established to bring maximum benefit to students and employers and to expedite the Co-op process in an efficient way.

All co-op students are required to accept the terms and conditions of the Policy Agreement before participating in their first co-op employment process.

Click here to view the Policy Agreement for Student Involvement in Co-operative Education, University of Guelph.

Last revised: October, 2025


Policy on Co-operative Education Programming

The Policy on Co-operative Education Programming provides a statement of the principles and responsibilities in the provision of co-operative education programming at the University of Guelph.

This policy is authorized by Senate.

Click here to view the Policy on Co-operative Education Programming.

Last revised: May 1, 2022


Procedures for Policy on Co-operative Education Programming

The purpose of the Procedures for Co-operative Education Programming is to support the implementation of the “Policy on Co-operative Education Programming", approved by Senate and effective on May 1, 2022. In the event of a discrepancy between the Policy and these Guidelines, the Policy will apply.

This policy is authorized by Senate.

Click here to view the Procedures for Co-operative Education Programming.

Last revised: May 1, 2022


Co-op Appeals

A Co-op student can request an appeal after being Required to Withdraw from Co-operative Education.

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