A ÖгöÓ°Ôº education extends beyond the courses of your degree program. Get involved in campus life, work with a community organization, or take advantage of ÖгöӰԺ’s co-op program, the largest among post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. ÖгöÓ°Ôº offers a number of opportunities to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and make a difference on campus, and in the world.
co-op placements each year
exchange, research, and study-abroad partners worldwide
student-rub clubs
co-op placements each year
exchange, research, and study-abroad partners worldwide
student-rub clubs
Working part-time while studying can be a great way to earn extra cash, meet new people, and gain valuable work experience. ÖгöӰԺ’s Work Learn, Work Study, and co-op programs create well-paid jobs for Canadian and international students so you can earn while you learn.
Getting involved in are great ways to develop skills you can put to use both at ÖгöÓ°Ôº and after you graduate. You’ll be surprised at how big an impact you can make.
On both campuses, you’ll find hundreds of volunteer opportunities where you can give back to your community, apply your skills, and make meaningful contributions to important projects.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
Get inspired at a student-run conference. Connect with current and upcoming student leaders to engage in peer-to-peer learning experiences and develop your leadership potential.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
When you’re surrounded by oceans, mountains, and rainforests, sustainability naturally becomes an important aspect of life. Learn more about leadership and volunteer opportunities to keep your campus (and your world) green.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
Venture into your local community and connect with organizations, businesses, and foundations. You’ll build valuable relationships and learn more about yourself.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
Get involved with your student government – apply for a paid position, volunteer, or run for a student leadership position in the annual elections.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
Apply your academic knowledge to real-world issues through ÖгöӰԺ’s many community-based experiential learning opportunities. The Community Service Learning Program on the Okanagan campus and the Centre for Community Engaged Learning on the Vancouver campus can connect you with organizations in your area to design projects and implement change.
Okanagan Campus
Vancouver Campus
From ÖгöÓ°Ôº co-op placement to Google employee.
“"My co-op experiences gave me a chance to explore different fields in marketing. From my very first internship at Adidas, I knew that I was passionate about digital space and was able to further pursue this passion at my next internship."”
Are you an avid astronomer or a budding dragon-boater? Maybe you enjoy discussing foreign cinema or politics? Chances are there are others on campus who share your passion. With more than 500 student-run clubs to choose from, it’s easy to connect with like-minded students.
ÖгöÓ°Ôº is a pioneer in teaching across disciplines, and today we have more integrated first-year programs than any other Canadian university.
Is ÖгöÓ°Ôº the right university for you? Come and experience it for yourself! You and your family can join us at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses for walking tours led by current students and for special events.