How to apply
Writing offers two options for co-op, depending on your program: there's co-op for writing majors, and co-op for those taking the professional writing minor (journalism & publishing). Both of these are part of the Humanities and Fine Arts (HUFA) Co-op program.
To apply, simply drop off an application package to your co-op office, including the following items:
- HUFA Co-op application form – Undergraduate form (pdf)
- Cover letter – Introduce yourself and why you're applying
- Résumé – Up-to-date and including extracurricular activities
- Transcripts – Access your UVic transcript through MyPage
Application requirements and deadline
Undergraduate students:
- Minimum B average (GPA 5.0)
- Full-time student (minimum 6.0 course units per term)
- Be registered in at least one of the following:
- Degree program (BA, BFA, BSc, BMus) in the Faculties of Humanities or Fine Arts
- English Minor in Professional Communication
- Fine Arts Minor in Professional Writing
- Diploma in Intercultural Education and Training
- Cultural Resource Management Program
- Intercultural Education Program
- Degree program (BA, BFA, BSc, BMus) in the Faculties of Humanities or Fine Arts
Graduate students , please contact the co-op office for admission requiremements.
Annual application deadlines:
- September 22
- January 19
Your co-op office:
- Drop by Clearihue D128
- Co-op coordinator: Allison Benner (Contact: hufaco@uvic.ca, 250-721-7629)
- Co-op assistant: Scarlett Desmarais (Contact: hufacoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-8841)
- Learn more about the writing co-op program via this program flyer