Eligibility

You are eligible to apply to SLAIS co-op if:

• You are in or about to begin your first term at SLAIS*
• You are a full-time UBC student (part-time students will be considered if they are available for full-time co-op terms)
• You plan on completing your first co-op work term once you have earned between 21 to 30 credits of your Master’s degree

* SLAIS students starting their degree programs in January must apply to SLAIS co-op in the Fall term prior to their January start date. SLAIS students starting the Dual degree program in January may apply to SLAIS co-op in the Fall term prior to or following their January start date. Please contact the Arts Co-op Office if you need clarification regarding this.

Application Deadline

Intake for SLAIS co-op takes place each year in the Fall. The application deadline for 2011 was October 28, 2011. To apply for the 2012 intake, check back in the Fall of 2012 for application details.

For reference, our 2011 SLAIS Application Guide (PDF) includes detailed instructions for each component of the application.

The application package consists of:

• An online application form
• A cover letter (1 page maximum)
• A resume (2 pages maximum)
• 2-3 references (contact information only on 1 page)

Admission Process

You will be admitted to SLAIS co-op if:

• Your application is complete and submitted to the Arts Co-op Office on time (late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered)
• You meet the eligibility requirements for the program

In some cases, an interview with co-op staff may be required for clarification before a student is admitted to the Program. Preference will be given to students who able to relocate, are open to completing more than one co-op work term, and whose work interests are flexible.

Once students are accepted into SLAIS co-op, the SLAIS Co-op Coordinator will review the student cover letters and resumes submitted in the application package and provide students with suggestions for ways to develop and improve their cover letters and resumes prior to their co-op job search. Students are also required to attend a mandatory orientation and workshop (from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, January 14, 2012, for students admitted in the 2011/2012 academic year). Additional optional pre-employment workshops will also be available during the Winter term.

Letter of Understanding

If you are accepted into the Arts Co-op Program, you’ll be asked to sign a “Letter of Understanding” that details your responsibilities as a co-op student, and the Program’s responsibilities to you. To read the fine print of participating in the program, download the Letter of Understanding (PDF).