Application Process

STEP 1: Attend an Information Session (recommended)

  • Information sessions dates have now passed. 

STEP 2: Apply on Western Connect (mandatory) - Deadline: October 27, 2024

Register at Western Connect by completing the “Intern/Co-op - SSSI - Social Science Short-term Internship” application form:

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Third year students: If you are interested in both long- and short-term opportunities this year, please only complete the long-term internship application form where you may indicate your interest in both programs.

Online registration opens in August 2024 and closes Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11:59PM EST. Applying early ensures that you will see early postings from employers who recruit up to a year in advance or more.

Internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in order of receipt up until the Sunday, October 27th deadline. All decisions will be released to students by Friday, November 1st. You will receive a notification from Western Connect once this process has taken place.

Approved applicants will be granted access to view internship job postings on Western Connect. 

Students who meet all criteria except the academic average requirement may request re-assessment in January once their fall term grades are posted by emailing socscintern@uwo.ca.

Students must submit their application by the deadline to access internship postings and staff support in advance of peak recruitment season.

STEP 3: Resumé & Cover Letter Workshop + Assessment (mandatory)

Approved students will receive details to register for one of the workshop dates:

  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm in UCC 147A/B 
  • Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm on Zoom 
  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm in Weldon Community Room 

Resume assignment deadline: Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11:59PM EST

All students must complete a resume and submit for review by the deadline.

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 your search.

STEP 4: For International Students: Apply for a Co-op Work Permit (mandatory)

International students who meet the requirements to participate in the internship program must secure a valid co-op work permit regardless of the timing and length of the internship. Following approval to the internship program, students will receive a Faculty letter to submit with their co-op work permit application.

We encourage students to submit their application by December 2024 for a Summer 2025 work term to avoid delays.

The IESC advisory team is available to help you in the application process! Please register for one of the workshops below, or email iesc@uwo.ca or book an appointment with an International Student Advisor for support.

Co-op Work Permit Workshops (Offered by Western's International & Exchange Student Centre (IESC)):

https://www.events.westernu.ca/events/iesc/2024-10/co-op-work-permit-for_oct31.html

https://www.events.westernu.ca/events/iesc/2024-11/co-op-work-permit-for_nov13.html

https://www.events.westernu.ca/events/iesc/2024-11/co-op-work-permit-for_nov26.html

SHORT-TERM INTERNSHIP (4 MONTH)