Domestic Work Terms – Within Canada
All co-op work terms that allow students to work within Canada will be approved provided that they meet the co-op work term requirements. If you're searching for a Fall 2020 co-op job, the last day to start work to receive co-op credit is November 2, 2020, for an 8-week work term.
International Co-op Work Terms – As of October 14, 2020
All international co-op work terms that allow students to work remotely from within Canada will be approved, provided that they meet the co-op work term requirements. If you're searching for a Fall 2020 co-op job, the last day to start work to receive co-op credit is November 2, 2020, for an 8-week work term.
Co-op Work Terms Outside of Canada
The Global Affairs Canada Level 3 (L3) advisory covers all travel restrictions as outlined in the McMaster University Risk Management Manual Program: Field Trips, Student Placements and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program. This policy restricts students from travel to an L3/L4 country. Such trips can still not be permitted until the federal government lowers the risk level.
We are not in a position to approve any international co-op work term for the Fall 2020 term, which requires students to travel to locations outside of Canada until the University lifts the ban on international travel. Should the University lift this ban during the Fall 2020 term, we will communicate directly to students and employers, indicating whether the minimum co-op requirements can still be completed.
The Faculty of Engineering may recognize international coop experiences for Fall 2020, for students currently residing abroad who cannot travel back to Canada for the September 8, 2020 start of term. Co-op work term credit may be considered for your work term abroad; this applies to all individuals, regardless of citizenship. Students will be required to submit a Petition for Special Consideration – International Co-op Work Term Approval – Risk Management & Assessment on Oscarplus Forms. Each international co-op work term will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure our students' health and safety and meet all academic requirements.
All policies will be reviewed and altered as required as new information and instructions are received from Public Health, IRCC, and provincial and federal governments.
How to Request Consideration for Approval of an International Co-op Work Term
Complete the Petition for Special Consideration – International Co-op Work Term Approval – Risk Management & Assessment. Located under Oscarplus Forms
Students will be notified within 2-3 business days if their co-op work term has been approved, denied, or further consideration is required.