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Steps to join the Social Science Co-op Program
Application Process
Steps to join the Social Science Co-op Program
Application Process
Steps to join the Social Science Co-op Program
Application Process
Before students are admitted to the Social Science Co-op Program they must complete the following steps:
- Wednesday, October 1st at 4:30 pm in Weldon Community Room
- Tuesday, October 7th at 5:00 pm (Virtual)
Register on Western Connect by completing the “Social Science Co-op Program” application form. Applying early ensures that you will see postings from employers who recruit up to one year in advance!
Deadline: October 26, 2025
Only students who satisfy the Social Science Co-op Program’s Eligibility Criteria will be approved and granted access to the Co-op Portal.
All approved students must attend a Resume & Cover letter workshop and submit their resume for review by the deadline to continue in the program.
Once you've received feedback, you will be encouraged to tailor each application package that you submit to employers. You will continue to have access to feedback from the Social Science Internship Program team on your individual applications throughout the recruitment season.
Summer 2025 (Advance registration):
Approved students will receive details to register for one of the workshop dates:
Wednesday, July 23rd from 12:00pm - 1:30pm on Zoom
Thursday, July 31st from 5:00pm - 6:30pm on Zoom
Resume assessment submission deadline: Monday, August 11th at 11:59PM
Fall 2025 (Regular admission)
Workshop dates (Approved students will receive registration details):
- Thursday, October 30th at 5:00pm
- Tuesday, November 11th at 5:00pm
- Wednesday, November 12th at 5:00pm
Resume submission deadline: Sunday, November 23rd at 11:59PM EST.
All students must complete a resume and submit for review by the deadline and receive feedback by December 19th.
You are encouraged to tailor each application package that you submit to employers. For feedback on cover letters and applications, you will continue to have access to the career services and co-op team input throughout the year!
International students who meet the requirements to participate in the Social Science Co-op Program must secure a valid co-op work permit regardless of the timing and length of the co-op.
NOTE: Only students who are accepted into the Social Science Co-op Program will receive the necessary letter of support for their co-op work permit application. Applying without this documentation included may result in a rejection.
Once international students have received their letter of support from the Social Science Co-op team, they must apply for their co-op work permit online through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
We encourage students to submit their application by December 2025 for a Summer 2026 work term to avoid delays.
Western’s International Student Services (ISS) advisory team is available to help you in the application process! Please register for one of the workshops below, or email iss@uwo.ca to book an appointment with an International Student Advisor.
Co-op Work Permit Workshops (Offered by Western's International Student Services (ISS)):
Register here for one of the following dates:
Oct 21 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Nov 5 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Nov 13 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Dec 4 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Learn more about co-op and internship requirements on the ISS website.