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What happen with co-op students that don't return school?

vieboi
edited August 2011 in General
I have done all required courses and enough credits to graduate a
bachelor degree. But at that time (8 months ago), I didn't want to
finish my degree yet. I was planning to take a co-op to get more
experience and then get back to school for another semester, or maybe a
second degree. So I got an offer to work as a co-op student for 8 months.
Now, I fall in love with what I'm doing in this company and they want to hire me as a full-time employee. The problem is I haven't
gotten my degree yet. one of co-op advisers warned me 8 months ago
before I worked co-op that I have to return school before I can
graduate.

So, what should I do now? I don't want to interrupt the work in here, but want to submit for graduation too.

Comments

  • Anonymous
    I don't see how your work will be interrupted. If you have completed the requirements for graduation, you just have to apply for graduation. That doesn't require much time.
  • Anonymous
    they kick u out
  • vieboi
    Well, the point is... I guess... co-op policy asking students to return school after their work terms. So that they can prevent some students who have finished the program, but not yet apply for graduation, can't take advantage of co-op to work full-time right after. So... I guess... they will do some efforts to not grant you the degree unless you comeback school.
    Applying for graduation is easy, but whether they will grant the degree is a matter. That's why I'm asking if someone has experienced about this.
  • Anonymous
    If you finished your requirements over three
    terms ago and want to graduate now, you need to contact Records and
    Registration at urecords@sfu.ca . (use Graduation Application as your subject line) They will send you an application form which you should fill out and fax to 778.782.4969.

  • Anonymous
    Couldn't you just accept the full-time job, take one Distance Ed course as your "final term" that is writing based, so that exams don't conflict with your work schedule, and then apply for graduation? For three months it'll be a bit more busy for you, but I'm sure you could handle it.

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