Arts

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Arts Science Co-opPhysical and Life Sciences

• Internal Admissions Information
• Dallas Boyer, Coordinator
• Co-op Programs in Arts and Science

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What is Arts and Science Co-op?

• Co-op education is a unique program based on a
  three-way partnership between the University of
  Toronto, the student and the employer
• Practical work placements alternate with study
  terms
• Work placements begin in January, May or
  September for 4 or 8 month terms

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2 Teams of Support Staff

• Arts and Science Co-op Staff
• Work Related Support
• Work Term Preparation Course
• Work Term Timing and Processes
• Recruitment and Job Search Support
• Employer / Industry Information 

• Co-op Supervisor of Studies
• Academic Support
• Program Planning and Decision Making
• Course Selection Options,
• Conflicts, and Issues
• CGPA hurdles
• Graduation Dilemmas
• Work Term Report Topics and Evaluation Questions

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Study OptionsPhysical Environmental Sciences

• Specialist
• Biological Chemistry
• Chemistry
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Geosciences
• Environmental Physics
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and Its Applications
• Natural Sciences
• Physical and Mathematical Sciences
• Physics and Its Applications

• Double Major
• Astrophysics and Physics
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Geoscience
• Environmental Biology
• Water Science
• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences
• Statistics
• Second major must be discussed with and
  approved by Supervisor of Studies

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Study OptionsBiological Sciences and Psychology

• Psychology
• NOTE All co-op programs offered in the
  department of psychology are offered as
  specialist degree programs only.
• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Public Opinion and Behaviour
• Cognition and Behaviour
• Behavioural Disorders

• Biology
• NOTE All co-op programs offered in the
  department of biological sciences are offered as
  specialist degree programs only
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Conservation Biology

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Themes Explored in Co-op

• Networking
• Career Exploration
• Self-Assessment
• Research
• Communication
• Professionalism

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Co-op Work Term Preparation Course

• Fall term only
• Non credit course
• Mandatory before a work term

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Co-op Program Overview
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Admissions After 1st Year

• Registration Guide Booklet distributed in late
  March by Registrars office details deadlines
  instructions
• Deadlines are absolute (they can be found on the
  co-op website)
• 2 rounds of admissions
• April to May - results available via ROSI in
  June, must accept by end of June
• July to Aug. - results available via ROSI in
  September must accept by mid September

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Rules Regarding Applying

• You must have FEWER than 10 FCEs at the end of
  April
• You must have completed at least 4.0 FCEs at U of
  T by the end of April
• Specific course requirements for chosen program
  must be adhered to check calendar
• Submit your request via ROSI with the
  supplementary application form, references and a
  résumé

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How are Applications Evaluated?

• CGPA (varies each year) and varies from program
  to program e.g. at least 2.5 but at least 2.75
  for neuroscience
• Check ROSI for details by program
• http//www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/subjectpost
  .html
• Co-op Supervisors of Study have the final say
  regarding acceptances
• Résumé, reference and detailed info on SAF

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Résumé and SAF Information

• We look for
• Interest (the more specific the better) in the
  field of XXX Why interested? What experience has
  led to this? How does co-op fit in?
• Volunteer experience
• Work experience
• Extra-curricular involvement
• Academic awards
• Highly relevant work-related experience/involvemen
  t
• Leadership activities/roles
• Flawless grammar and spelling
• Advanced written communication skills
• Evidence of personal contact/initiative

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How Can You Prepare?

• On-campus involvement
• Off-campus involvement
• Attend to your academics
• Practice applications
• Career exploration
• Speak with co-op staff and students
• Visit our website http//www.utsc.utoronto.ca/as
  kcoop/

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Resources

• Career Centre
• Student clubs e.g. CSA
• Company and industry info sessions
• Writing Centre
• International Student Centre Sessions
• Career websites

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Some Policies You Should Know About

• Must end degree on a STUDY TERM (NO exceptions)
• Must finish work terms before your 20 credits are
  done
• You choose/change your sequence in consultation
  with your Co-op Coordinator
• You MUST be enrolled in courses to seek work

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Courses Required Before Work TermsThis varies
by program and must be checked in the calendar
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Staying in Co-op Academically

• CGPA is assessed before each work term
• 2.50 needed to seek work and graduate
• 2.30-2.49probation (job searching suspended)
• Below 2.3removal from Co-op

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Co-op Success Happens When You

• Act with integrity, honesty, responsibility and
  accountability
• Exercise strong effort in all activities
• Communicate professionally
• Attend to detail and deadlines
• Remain open-minded and realistic
• Actively reflect on your studies, your work and
  the links between the two

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Wrap-Up

• What questions do you have?
• Review the Arts and Science Co-op web site
• http//www.utsc.utoronto.ca/askcoop/student/admis
  sions.htm
• Contact Nancy Bradshaw at bradshaw_at_utsc.utoronto.c
  a for further information
• phone [phone]