Regulations and procedures governing co-operative education programs

At the University of Ottawa, most co-op programs are optionaland have limited enrolment. Admission is competitive and based on several factors:

To be eligible, you must be:

1.1. Students not yet registered at the University of Ottawa

If you’re applying to the University of Ottawa for the first time, you can also apply for direct admission into most co-op programs, except for:

To be considered for direct admission to co-op, your academic average must be:

Keeping Your Reserved Spot in Co-op:

If you’ve been offered a reserved spot in the co-op program, you must meet the following conditions until you are officially admitted (either by September 30 or April 30, depending on your program – please refer to the admission deadlines below):

If you don’t meet these requirements, you will lose your reserved spot and you will compete with other students during the regular admission cycle.

1.2. Students registered at the University of Ottawa

If you are a full-time student currently enrolled at the University of Ottawa, you can apply to the co-op program through your uOzone account:

Application Deadlines by Program

How Admission Decisions Are Made

Program-Specific Requirements

Admission criteria may vary depending on your program. Be sure to consult the requirements for your program on the Co-op website.

1.3. Credit for work terms completed at another university

If you’re admitted to the co-op program at the University of Ottawa and wish to receive advanced standing for work terms completed at another university, you must submit a formal request to the Co-op Office.

Important Conditions

Your request must include:

Evaluation Process

The Co-op Office, in consultation with your academic department, will evaluate whether your previous work experience:

If your request is approved, the Co-op Office will inform your faculty that you are eligible for advanced standing.

Students admitted into co-op agree to comply with the Co-op Admission Agreement. 

2.1. Fees and courses

Co-op fees

Co-op participation fees are nonrefundable and are set by the University. Fee amounts are announced annually by the Office of the Registrar.

Students accepted into the Co-op program must pay an initial co-op fee during the academic term preceding their first work term. This fee is added to the student’s account upon acceptance of the co-op offer of admission. The initial co-op fee is nonrefundable and noncreditable, even if the student subsequently withdraws from the Co-op program.

Thereafter, students must pay a co-op fee for each work term during which they are matched with an employer. Co-op fees are mandatory regardless of how the student secures a work placement.

Co-op fees support the administration of the program and provide access to co-op services.

Course Enrolment During a Work Term

As outlined in the admission agreement, Co-op students may enrol in one evening or asynchronous course during a co-op work term, provided that this enrolment does not interfere with their work obligations and does not compromise their fulltime status in any required academic study term, including the study term following the final work term.

2.2. Program Withdrawals

A student may withdraw voluntarily from the Co-op program in accordance with the withdrawal deadlines established by the Co-op Office.

Voluntary withdrawal is permitted only before the student begins participating in the co-op placement process. The placement process is deemed to begin when a student actively participates in co-op activities, including but not limited to:

Late Withdrawal After Participation in the Placement Process

Requests for withdrawal submitted after the start of the coop placement process are considered in accordance with the student’s level of participation at the time of the request.

Withdrawal at this stage remains subject to all applicable coop regulations and deadlines.

Students who withdraw from the Co-op program cannot be readmitted to the same co-op program at a later date.

For students who withdraw prior to their first co-op work term, the initial co-op fee is nonrefundable and noncreditable, even if the withdrawal occurs before the first placement.

Decisions related to withdrawals are subject to the application of these regulations and to the discretion of the Co-op Office, in accordance with university regulations.

3.1 Work/Study Sequences and Requests for Modification

Co-op students are required to follow the work/study sequence assigned to their academic program. The approved sequence forms an integral part of the student’s eligibility to participate in the co-op placement process.

Work/study sequences are approved by the student’s faculty and by the Senate of the University. Participation in co-op placements is contingent upon compliance with the approved work/study sequence.

Requests to modify the approved work/study sequence are considered exceptional and are not granted automatically. Students who wish to request a modification must submit a written request to the Coop Office outlining the reasons for the request.  The Coop Office determines whether a modification may be approved, in accordance with Coop regulations and operational requirements.

Requests based on medical reasons must be supported by appropriate documentation, in accordance with Academic Regulation A-8.6.

3.2 Impact of Failed Program Courses on the Work/Study Sequence

Students who fail a compulsory course that is a prerequisite for a course scheduled in their next study term must consult with the Co-op Office.

Failure to meet academic prerequisites may result in modifications to the approved work/study sequence and may render the student ineligible to participate in the co-op placement process until academic requirements are met. Any resulting impact on placement eligibility will be determined in accordance with Section 4.1).

3.3 Impact of Program Changes on the Work/Study Sequence

Co-op students who wish to change their academic program must:

To remain enrolled in coop following a program change, students must be able to follow the approved work/study sequence of the new program and complete all required coop work terms.

If completion of the required number of work terms is not possible, previously completed work terms may be evaluated to determine whether any qualify toward the requirements of the new program.
 

4.1 Definitions

For the purposes of this section:

Placement process: The set of activities through which students are considered for co-op work terms, including applying to job postings, attending interviews, receiving and responding to job offers, and, upon acceptance of a job offer, being formally matched to an employer by the Co-op Office.

Matching: The administrative confirmation of a co-op placement by the Co-op Office following a student’s acceptance of a job offer.

4.2 Eligibility and Participation in the Placement Process

Participation in the co-op placement process is conditional upon compliance with the approved work/study sequence (see Section 3) and all applicable co-op regulations.

For each work term, students must inform the Coop Officewhether they intend to:

Jobs Found Outside the Coop Placement Process

A job offer obtained outside the coop placement process must be approved by the Coop Office before it can be recognized as a valid coop work term. To be approved, the position must be:

Students participating in the placement process must complywith all deadlines and are required to apply for a reasonable number of job postings, as determined by the Coop Office based on the number of positions available in their field of study and related sector.  This number may vary depending on the job market, the students’ year of study and previous work experience.

4.3 Placement Process and Job Offers:

Students participating in the placement process must:

For each application, employers may be provided with:

Following interviews, employers select preferred candidates and extend job offers through the coop portal. Students are notified when a job offer is made.

Responding to Job Offers

When a student accepts a job offer, the Coop Office proceeds with the formal matching of the student to the employer.

4.4 Acceptance of Job Offers and Student Commitments

Acceptance of a job offer through the coop placement process constitutes a binding commitment by the student to the employer and to the Coop Office.

Upon acceptance of a job offer, the student must:

The binding nature of an accepted job offer is official even if employment-related steps still need to be completed (employment contract, issuance of a security clearance, completion of employer onboarding processes, etc.). 

A student may not accept, pursue, or negotiate any other employment opportunity after accepting a job offer through the co-op placement process. This will result in withdrawal from Co-op and a failing grade for the work term.

4.5 Conduct During the Placement Process

Students who miss an interview or arrive late without a valid reason may be withdrawn from the placement process and may be required to find their own co-op placement.

Students who fail to comply with placement rules, including failure to respond to job offers, may may be withdrawn from the placement process and may be required to find their own co-opplacement.

A student who refuses a placement assigned by the Coop Office without a valid reason and without consulting the Coop Officemay receive a grade of “ABS” for the incomplete work-term course. The Co-op Office will present the case to the Co-op Coordinating Committee where members will vote on the outcome.

4.6 University Responsibility

While the University of Ottawa makes reasonable efforts to place all students registered in co-op, it does not guarantee placement and does not assume responsibility for any losses or damages incurred before or during employment. 

4.7. International placements

Students who wish to complete an international co-op work term must meet specific eligibility requirements and obtain approval from the Co-op Office prior to participating in the placement process for an international position.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for an international co-op placement, students must:

2.    Obtain approval from the Co-op Office for the proposed international work term.

Placement Approval Criteria

To qualify as a co-op work term, the international placement must:

Notes: A student’s personal familiarity with a location does not supersede official safety assessments.

Paid and unpaid work terms are accepted.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Students in the Faculty of Social Sciences who wish to participate in the International Experiential Learning (IEL)course (international internship) during a co-op work term must:

This authorization is required to maintain the approved workstudy sequence.

Additional Requirements

Students approved for an international co-op work term must also complete the following requirements:

•  Predeparture training
Students must complete a mandatory predeparture training module offered through Brightspace.

•  Travel insurance
Students must purchase adequate travel insurance, including coverage for unlimited repatriation.

•  Liability and risk acknowledgment
Students must sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, Authorization, and Indemnity Agreement.

•  Emergency contact information
Students must complete the International Coop Work Term Emergency Contacts Form.

•  Travel documentation
Students must provide:

•  Immigration documentation
Where applicable, students must provide copies of any required work visa or permit.

•  Emergency contact information during the work term
Students must always receive and carry the Coop 24hour Emergency Contact Number business card during the work term.

•  Arrival confirmation
Upon arrival at the work location, students must:

If the work term details and confirmation email are not received within 30 days of the work term start date, the Co-op Office may contact the emergency contacts on file.

This section sets out the conditions governing approved coop work terms, including their duration, compensation, and circumstances that may affect the completion or academic assessment of a work term.

5.1 Length of the Work Term

Co-op work terms normally extend for the full academic term. The Co-op Office establishes the official start and end dates for each work term.

For onboarding purposes, these dates can sometimes be adjusted at the time the contract is signed.

5.2 Salaries

5.3 Strikes

In the event of a strike, students must inform the Co-op Office immediately. The University is not responsible for any loss of salary incurred as a result of a strike.

5.4 Dismissals

If a student is dismissed by an employer, the Co-op Office will:

If the dismissal is found to be justified, the Co-op Office willpresent the case to the Co-op Coordinating Committee where members will vote on the outcome.

In cases of dismissal without cause or in the event of a strike, the Co-op Office will decide whether the student:

5.5 Security Clearance Delays

If a student’s security clearance is delayed and the start of the work term must be postponed as a result, the student must notify the Co-op Office immediately.

The University is not responsible for any losses incurred by thestudent due to such delays.

6.1 Enrolment and Withdrawal

Commitment to the workterm course begins when a student accepts a job offer through the coop placement process.  Failure to honour an accepted job offer is considered a failure to complete the workterm course.

Once a student is matched to a co-op job, the Coop Office registers the student in the workterm course corresponding to the work term for which the student is matched.

Students who discontinue participation in an approved work term without the approval of the Co-op Office may bewithdrawn from the work-term course at the end of the work term and may receive a grade of “ABS” for the incomplete work-term course. The Co-op Office will present the case to the Co-op Coordinating Committee where members will vote on the outcome.

6.2 Work-Term Requirements and Evaluation

As part of the work-term course, students must submit a reflective work-term report by the deadline indicated in the student key dates.

6.3 Academic Consequences

A student who receives a grade of “F”, “EIN”, or “ABS” for a work‑term course is withdrawn from the Co-op program.

Grades of “F”, “EIN”, and “ABS” are considered failing grades (grade value of 0) and are included in the calculation of the student’s cumulative grade point average.

The grade for the work-term course is based on the work term reflective report. Students who do not submit a report receive a grade of "EIN" for the course and are withdrawn from co-op.

6.4 Unit Limitations

Units earned through the co-op work term courses:

Co-op students who meet the graduation requirements of theirregular program may receive the "co-op" certification on theirofficial academic transcript and their diploma if they:

Reduction in the Number of Required Work Terms

In exceptional circumstances, the Coop Office may approve a reduction in the number of required work terms, in accordance with these coop regulations and procedures.

A reduction may be considered only in the following situations:

Decisions regarding the reduction of required work terms are made at the discretion of the Coop Office and do not constitute a waiver of other academic graduation requirements.

In undergraduate-level programs, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) required to be considered in good academic standing, as determined by their faculty or program of study. For most programs, this minimum CGPA is 5.0, except for programs for which different requirements have been approved by the Senate.  

Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below the minimum required for their program are placed on academic probation by their faculty, in accordance with the University academic regulation B-6.2.

There is no academic probation status for graduate programs.

There is no separate probation process specific to the Coop program.

Students affected by decisions related to coop work terms are advised of their right to appeal, in accordance with universityregulations and the procedures outlined below.

Only decisions that have been formally rendered by the Co-op Coordinating Committee may be appealed. Recommendations made by the Coop Office, including recommendations regarding grades, are not appealable.

9.1 Appeals of Co-op Coordinating Committee Decisions (Academic Matters)

Appeals concerning academic matters, including grades assigned to work‑term courses, may be submitted only after the Coordinating Committee has rendered its decision.

Academic appeals must be submitted in writing within two weeks of notification of the Coordinating Committee’s decision and must include:

Appeals that do not identify valid grounds or that lack required documentation may be deemed inadmissible.

Admissible academic appeals are reviewed by the Appeals Committee.

9.2 Appeals of WorkTerm Report Grades Assigned by a Professor

Grades assigned to workterm reports by a professor of an academic unit, including failing grades, may be appealed through the faculty’s academic appeal process, in accordance with applicable University and faculty academic regulations.

Such appeals are independent of the coop appeal process and are not reviewed by the Coop Office or the Coordinating Committee unless a Committee decision is subsequently required as a result of the appeal outcome.

9.3 Co-op Appeals Committee

The Appeals Committee is composed of three professors selected from a list approved by the Director of the Co‑op Office.

The Appeals Committee reviews the appeal and renders a decision in accordance with the Co-op Program’s regulations.

9.4 Final Appeal

Decisions of the Appeals Committee may be further appealed to the Senate Appeals Committee, whose decision is final.

Admission to a mandatory co‑op program at the University of Ottawa occurs at the time a student is admitted to the program of study. As co‑op is an integral and required component of the program, students are expected to complete all work terms prescribed by the approved work/study sequence for their discipline.

To participate in the co‑op program, students must be eligible to complete the required work terms and must be authorized to work in Canada. Accordingly, all students in mandatory co‑op programs must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students authorized to work in Canada.Participation in the coop program is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing, as determined by the student’s faculty or program of study.

Commencement of Coop Work Terms

Students officially begin participation in the coop program once they meet the academic requirements established for the completion of their initial study term(s). Students must:

Students whose academic performance does not meet these requirements will not be permitted to begin the coop placement process and will be required to improve their academic standing in subsequent study terms before becoming eligible to participate in coop work terms.

No student may begin the coop placement process until these conditions have been met.

1.1 Credit for Work Terms Completed at Another University

A student admitted to a University of Ottawa mandatory co‑op program who wishes to be considered for advanced standing for a work term completed at another university must submit a request to the Co‑op Office and provide the following documentation:

In consultation with the relevant academic unit, the Co‑op Office determines whether the work‑term experience is relevant to the student’s current program of study and whether it meets the standards established by the University of Ottawa and CEWIL Canada.

If advanced standing is granted, the Co‑op Office informs the faculty that the student satisfies the corresponding co‑op work‑term requirement.

Advanced standing for work terms may not exceed 50% of the total number of work terms required by the University of Ottawa mandatory co‑op program. In addition, advanced standing is granted only in cases where students are unable to complete all required work terms, such as when a limited number of academic credits remain in the program of study.

Students admitted to a mandatory co‑op program agree to comply with the Co‑op Admission Agreement and with all applicable co‑op regulations and procedures.

2.1 Fees, Registration and Courses

Co-op Fees

Students in mandatory coop programs must pay a coop fee during each study term, as established by the University and announced annually by the Office of the Registrar.

The coop fee is nonrefundable, is set by the University, and are assessed independently of participation in individual work terms.

Course Enrolment During a Work Term 

Normally, students may enrol in a maximum of one threecredit course, offered in the evening or in an asynchronous format, during a work term, provided that such enrolment does not interfere with work obligations and does not alter the approved work/study sequence.

Registration Requirement

Once admitted, students must maintain their full-time registration in the mandatory coop program for each academic term until all program requirements, including required work terms, have been completed.

3.1 Work/Study Sequence and Requests for Modification

Students enrolled in a mandatory coop program must follow the approved work/study sequence for their program of study. Successful progression and completion of the program are dependent on completing each study term and work term in the prescribed order.

Requests to modify the approved work/study sequence are considered exceptional and are not granted automatically. Students who wish to request a modification must submit a written request to the Coop Office outlining the reasons for the request.  The Coop Office determines whether a modification may be approved, in accordance with Coop regulations and operational requirements.

Requests based on medical reasons must be supported by appropriate documentation, in accordance with Academic Regulation A-8.6.

3.2 Impact of Failed Program Courses on the Work/Study Sequence

Students who fail a compulsory course that is a prerequisite for a course scheduled in the subsequent study term must consult with the Coop Office.

Failure to meet prerequisite requirements may affect academic progression and may result in changes to the approved work/study sequence o and may render the student ineligible to participate in the co-op placement process until academic requirements are met. Any resulting impact on placement eligibility will be determined in accordance with Section 4.

3.3 Impact of Program Changes on the Work/Study Sequence

Students who wish to change their program of study while enrolled in a mandatory coop program must:

To remain enrolled in coop following a program change, students must be able to follow the approved work/study sequence of the new program and complete all required coop work terms.

If completion of the required number of work terms is not possible, previously completed work terms may be evaluated to determine whether any qualify toward the requirements of the new program.

4.1 Definitions

For the purposes of this section:

Placement process: The set of activities through which students are considered for co-op work terms, including applying to job postings, attending interviews, receiving and responding to job offers, and, upon acceptance of a job offer, being formally matched to an employer by the Co-op Office.

Matching: The administrative confirmation of a co-op placement by the Co-op Office following a student’s acceptance of a job offer.

4.2 Eligibility and Participation in the Placement Process

Participation in the co-op placement process is conditional upon compliance with the approved work/study sequence (see Section 3) and all applicable co-op regulations.

For each work term, students must inform the Coop Office whether they intend to:

Jobs Found Outside the Coop Placement Process

A job offer obtained outside the coop placement process must be approved by the Coop Office before it can be recognized as a valid coop work term. To be approved, the position must be:

Students participating in the placement process are required to apply for a reasonable number of job postings, as determined by the Coop Office based on the number of positions available in their field of study and related sector.  This number may vary depending on the job market, the students’ year of study and previous work experience.

4.3 Placement Process and Job Offers:

Students participating in the placement process must:

For each application, employers may be provided with:

Following interviews, employers select preferred candidates and extend job offers through the coop portal. Students are notified when a job offer is made.

Responding to Job Offers

When a student accepts a job offer, the Coop Office proceeds with the formal matching of the student to the employer.

4.4 Acceptance of Job Offers and Student Commitments 

Acceptance of a job offer through the coop placement process constitutes a binding commitment by the student to the employer and to the Coop Office.

Upon acceptance of a job offer, the student must:

The binding nature of an accepted job offer is official even if employment-related steps still need to be completed (employment contract, issuance of a security clearance, completion of employer onboarding processes, etc.).

A student may not accept, pursue, or negotiate any other employment opportunity after accepting a job offer through the co-op placement process.  This will result in a failing grade for the work term.

4.5 Conduct During the Placement Process

Students who miss an interview or arrive late without a valid reason may be withdrawn from the placement process and may be required to find their own co-op placement.

Students who fail to comply with placement rules, including failure to respond to job offers, may be withdrawn from the placement process and may be required to find their own co-op placement.

A student who refuses a placement assigned by the Co-op office, without a valid reason and without consulting the Co-op office may receive a grade of “ABS” for the incomplete work-term course.   The Co-op Office will present the case to the Co-op Coordinating Committee where members will vote on the outcome.

4.6 University Responsibility

While the University of Ottawa makes reasonable efforts to place all students registered in co-op, it does not guarantee placement and does not assume responsibility for any losses or damages incurred before or during employment.

4.7 International placements

Students who wish to complete an international co-op work term must meet specific eligibility requirements and obtain approval from the Co-op Office prior to participating in the placement process for an international position

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for an international co-op placement, students must:

Placement Approval Criteria

To qualify as a co-op work term, the international placement must:

Notes: A student’s personal familiarity with a location does not supersede official safety assessments.

Paid and unpaid work terms are accepted.

Additional Requirements

Students approved for an international co-op work term must also complete the following requirements:

•  Predeparture training
Students must complete a mandatory predeparture training module offered through Brightspace.

•  Travel insurance
Students must purchase adequate travel insurance, including coverage for unlimited repatriation.

•  Liability and risk acknowledgment
Students must sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, Authorization, and Indemnity Agreement.

•  Emergency contact information
Students must complete the International Coop Work Term Emergency Contacts Form.

•  Travel documentation
Students must provide:

•  Immigration documentation
Where applicable, students must provide copies of any required work visa or permit.

•  Emergency contact information during the work term
Students must always receive and carry the Coop 24hour Emergency Contact Number business card during the work term.

•  Arrival confirmation
Upon arrival at the work location, students must:

If the work term details and confirmation email are not received within 30 days of the work term start date, the Co-op Office may contact the emergency contacts on file.

This section sets out the conditions governing approved co-op work terms, including their duration, compensation, and circumstances that may affect the completion or academic assessment of a work term.

5.1 Length of the Work Term

Co-op work terms normally extend for the full academic term. The Co-op Office establishes the official start and end dates for each work term.

For onboarding purposes, these dates can sometimes be adjusted at the time the contract is signed.

5.2 Salaries

5.3 Strikes

In the event of a strike, students must inform the Co-op Office immediately. The University is not responsible for any loss of salary incurred as a result of a strike.

5.4 Dismissals

If a student is dismissed by an employer, the Co-op Office will:

If the dismissal is found to be justified, the Co-op Office will present the case to the Co-op Coordinating Committee where members will vote on the outcome.

In cases of dismissal without cause or in the event of a strike, the Co-op Office will decide whether the student:

5.5 Security Clearance Delays

If a student’s security clearance is delayed and the start of the work term must be postponed as a result, the student must notify the Co-op Office immediately.

The University is not responsible for any losses incurred by the student due to such delays.

6.1 Enrolment and Withdrawal

Commitment to the workterm course begins when a student accepts a job offer through the coop placement process. Failure to honour an accepted job offer is considered a failure to complete the workterm course.

Once a student is matched to a co-op job, the Coop Office registers the student in the workterm coursecorresponding to the work term for which the student is matched.

Students who discontinue participation in an approved work term without the approval of the Co-op Office may be withdrawn from the work-term course at the end of the work term and may receive a grade of “ABS” for the incomplete work-term course. The Co-op Office will present the case to the Co-op Coordinating Committee where members will vote on the outcome.

6.2 Work-Term Requirements and Evaluation

As part of the work-term course, students must submit a work-term reflective report by the deadline indicated in the student key dates.

6.3 Academic Consequences

Grades of “F”, “EIN”, and “ABS” are considered failing grades (grade value of 0) and are included in the calculation of the student’s cumulative grade point average.

The grade for the work-term course is based on the work term reflective report. Students who do not submit a report receive a grade of "EIN" for the course

For mandatory undergraduate co-op programs, a student is automatically withdrawn from the program of study after failing two work terms.

For mandatory graduate co-op programs, a student is automatically withdrawn from the program after failing one work term unless the faculty approves another work/study sequence

To meet the requirements of a mandatory coop program, students must:

Failure to meet the co‑op work‑term requirements may result in ineligibility to graduate from the program of study.

Reduction in the Number of Required Work Terms

In exceptional circumstances, the Coop Office may approve a reduction in the number of required work terms, in accordance with these coop regulations and procedures.

A reduction may be considered only in the following situations:

Decisions regarding the reduction of required work terms are made at the discretion of the Coop Office and do not constitute a waiver of other academic graduation requirements.

The academic probation rules applicable to students in mandatory co‑op programs are the same as those that apply to the student’s program of study.

Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below the minimum required for their program, are placed on academic probation by their faculty, in accordance with the University academic regulation B-6.2.

There is no academic probation status for graduate programs.

There is no separate probation process specific to the Coop program.

Students affected by a decision of the Coordinating Committee are advised of their right to appeal, in accordance with university regulations and the procedures set out below.

Only decisions that have been formally rendered by the Co-op Coordinating Committee may be appealed. Recommendations made by the Coop Office, including recommendations regarding grades, are not appealable.

9.1 Appeals of Coordinating Committee Decisions (Academic Matters)

Appeals concerning academic matters, including grades assigned to work‑term courses, may be submitted only after the Coordinating Committee has rendered its decision.

Academic appeals must be submitted in writing within two weeks of notification of the Coordinating Committee’s decision and must include:

•​A clear statement of the grounds for appeal;

•​An explanation of how the decision is alleged to be inconsistent with applicable regulations or procedures; and

•​Any relevant supporting documentation.

Appeals that do not identify valid grounds or that lack required documentation may be deemed inadmissible.

Admissible academic appeals are reviewed by the Appeals Committee.

9.2 Appeals of WorkTerm Report Grades Assigned by a Professor

Grades assigned to workterm reports by a professor of an academic unit, including failing grades, may be appealed through the faculty’s academic appeal process, in accordance with applicable University and faculty academic regulations.

Such appeals are independent of the coop appeal process and are not reviewed by the Coop Office or the Coordinating Committee unless a Committee decision is subsequently required as a result of the appeal outcome.

9.3 Co-op Appeals Committee

The Appeals Committee is composed of three professors selected from a list approved by the Director of the Co‑op Office.

The Appeals Committee reviews the appeal and renders a decision in accordance with the Co-op Program’s regulations.

9.4 Final Appeal

Decisions of the Appeals Committee may be further appealed to the Senate Appeals Committee, whose decision is final.