COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Work Terms
Per Dalhousie’s broader messaging, we strongly encourage all Dalhousie students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. As previously announced, Dalhousie is now implementing a process in which all students, faculty, and staff must provide proof of their vaccination status or take part in twice weekly COVID-19 testing to access university campuses.
We have been asked what this new process means for students during their work term. While on your co-op, internship, or corporate residency, you are an employee of the organization where your work integrated learning experience is hosted. As such, you must adhere to any COVID-19 policies and requirements of your work term host.
Students seeking a future work term may find they are required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination during an organization’s recruitment process or before beginning their work term employment. Students who cannot (or choose not to) provide proof of vaccination may have reduced work term opportunities.
Information concerning vaccine and testing requirements, on-campus vaccination clinics and rapid testing is available via the Dalhousie University COVID-19 Information Page.
Co-op Work Permit
All students applying or approved for a Canadian government-issued Study Permit will also require a Co-op Work Permit to complete a work term in Canada, and should apply as early as possible due to lengthy processing times. Please note that the application process is different from outside of Canada.
The Dalhousie International Centre team can provide guidance and assist you with completing and submitting your application.
If you are currently seeking a work term, please email mcs@dal.ca with your location and permit application status updates regularly, so we can provide you with the proper job search support.
