If you are an international student studying in Canada, you must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a work permit under the Off –Campus Work Permit (OCWP).  Requirements are subject to change. Please visit www.cic.gc.ca for up-to-date information:

• You must have a valid study permit;
• You must have studied full-time at Algoma University for at least six months of the last 12 months before you apply;
• You must maintain satisfactory academic standing (as defined by Algoma University); and
• You must be enrolled in an academic program of study (not including SPELL).

Students who hold a valid OCWP are permitted to work off-campus for a maximum of 20 hours a week during study periods and 40 hours a week during non-study periods.

Interested in working after graduation? Students who have attended and graduated from academic programs with a two-year duration or longer are eligible for a post-graduate work permit for up to three years.  For more detailed information on this work permit, please contact the International Student Advisor.

International students may choose to participate in our Co-operative Education Program (more commonly known as Co-op).  The Co-op Program is a certificate program that allows students to work in paid full-time positions that are relevant to their field of study.  Co-op requirements are as follows:

• Successfully complete COOP 0101 (career skills course);
• Complete 30 credits at Algoma University;
• Maintain a 70% or higher average (includes all course attempts);
• Register as a full-time student in two of the past four terms; and
• Apply for a Co-op Work Permit.

For more information please contact:

Mark Allard
International Student Advisor
[email protected]
705-949-2301, ext.4238
Office: SH 204