Information for students
Want to work on an open-source project with other students from across the country—for credit? UCOSP gives you this opportunity.
What’s in it for me?
- Experience: learn about open source software development and how to work together with a team that’s geographically distributed.
- Credit: Given to to you by your home university, typically as part of a capstone course.
- A chance to meet and work with students from all across Canada.
- A job? UCOSP puts you in contact with many people in the software industry, many of whom might be able to hire you.
What projects can I work on?
Have a look at the Projects page.
More questions
If your questions aren’t addressed below, see our general information page or get in touch by email.
I’m on co-op (or a part-time student). Can I still apply?
If you’re sure you can commit 8-10 hours per week, be available for meetings with your team, and your faculty contact permits it, then sure!
How much time will this take up?
About the same as any other course: 8-10 hours / week.
This sounds cool! How do I apply?
We ask that you get in touch with your UCOSP faculty contact. If you don’t know who this, email the steering committee at admin@ucosp.ca.