Enrollment Steps

If students have received a continuing scholarship for the year that they are on internship, they need to fill out a Scholarship Appeal request form by August 1st 2024 to request that their continuing scholarship be applied to their tuition for the upcoming year. 

Please also send a message to MOS Internship Coordinator with the student name and number and a brief note that they applied for deferring the Continuing Scholarship. Thank you. 

Application Process

STEP 1: Attend an Information Session

Attend ONE Internship Program Information Session 

  • Thursday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00pm, KC119
  • Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00pm, KC119
  • Watch a session recording

Session will include a program overview & benefits, eligibility criteria for both internship lengths, the recruitment timeline and process, and course deliverables.

If you decide to participate…

STEP 2: Register through Western Connect (mandatory) - Complete by October 26, 2025
  • Register at Western Connect (mandatory) by completing the “2025-26 Intern/Co-op – MOS Internship” application form:
  1. Log onto Western Connect.
  2. Click "Internship/Co-op" on the left.
  3. Click "Undergraduate/Graduate" and scroll down to select your application choice - "MOS Internship Program".
  4. Finish by clicking "Submit Application" only once and wait until the confirmation page appears. 

Application deadline: October 26, 2025.

Students must submit their application for this program by the deadline to access full supports and prepare for peak recruitment season. If you are interested in the course credit, but do not wish to access postings or supports, please see Arranging Your Own Internship for guidance.

Applications will be reviewed within five to ten business days. You will receive a notification from Western Connect once this process has taken place.

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

STEP 3: Resumé Workshop & Assignment (mandatory)

Option 1: Create a Login and complete the Career Fundamentals for University Students online modules (Career Decision Making, Job Search, Effective Resume and Cover Letter, and Interview Skills) via Complete Student  (Developed by Western Career Education). Please send me a screen shot after completing these modules. Or, upload your certificate of completion to your Western Connect profile under “Documents”

Option 2:  Attend "Resume", "Cover Letter" and "Interview" workshops offered by Western Career Education,  A full schedule of fall term offering is available here. Register to ensure that your attendance is recorded.

Resume assignment deadline: November 14th, 2025

STEP 4:  Resumé and Cover Letter Review (mandatory)

  • Prepare a resumé and draft a sample cover letter.
  • Meet with the Internship Coordinator to review your resume. Please register for an internship appointment by emailing MOS Internship Coordinator
  • Once their feedback is incorporated, please upload your resume and cover letter to your Western Connect profile under “Documents.”

For more information, please check:

Watch a Previous Workshop

Learn how to create resumes and cover letters that will effectively communicate your skills. Find out the "rules of resumes" and get a chance to practice putting your accomplishments in writing.

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STEP 5: For International Students: Apply for a Co-op Work Permit

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 your application ASAP to avoid delays. The deadline to apply for your co-op work permit is November 28, 2025. 

Western's International Student Services advisory team is available to help you in the work permit application process! Please email iss@uwo.ca or book an appointment with an International Student Advisor for support.

STEP 6

  • Visit the Western Connect Website on a regular basis to view the job descriptions and interview schedules etc. Apply for as many positions as you like – make sure to check the application deadline dates. See Applying for Positions.
  • Jobs are posted November to August.

STEP 7

  • Students who are not successful in securing an Internship work term will be withdrawn from MOS 3494, with no academic penalty, and will not be liable for the administrative fee.