1. What is field placement?
Answer: The field placement is a course which you need to pass at satisfactory level (C) to be able to graduate.

2. What are the benefits of taking field placement?
• Students learn in real world collaborative environment.
• Students can show four months of work experience in their resume.
• Students can improve their portfolio by including design work from the placement.
• Students learn in depth skills in some areas of design.
• In many cases, students get hired by their host after they complete their placement.

3. What credits or courses do I need in order to be eligible for field placement?
Answer: Students need to complete all core courses except one to be eligible for field placement.

4. How do I register for placement?
Answer: Field placement is included as a course in your last semester. When Web-registration opens, be sure to visit myCentennial and build your timetable then verify that field placement is listed as one of your courses. If you do not register for placement, you will not be allowed to report to your agency.

5. Why do I pay for field placement?
Answer: Your field placement hours are part of your program and contribute to the mandatory hours required to complete your program, as approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. Payment for your entire program is distributed over the number of semesters you attend.

Mandatory non-tuition fees are also included in your fees for placement semester. These fees are reviewed and approved each new academic year by several committees and your Student Association.

During your field placement you are still considered a student of Centennial College with all associated privileges and responsibilities. You will have access to the campus computer labs, college libraries and your Workers' Compensation is covered by the college

6. Will I be paid while on placement?
Answer: Field Placement is part of your final semester term, during which you apply your skills, without pay, in a professional environment.

7. Will the program find me a field placement?
Answer: The field placement is student's responsibility. We will provide students with list of field placement opportunities. Program coordinator and faculty members will assist students with contacting agencies related to their area of interest.

8. If not, how will I get a placement?
Answer: Speak to your program coordinator and faculty members early in your fourth semester and find out about possible industry contacts, agencies or internship listings. Your portfolio of work, developed within the program will be a strong aid for securing your placement. Ensure that your portfolio includes your strongest pieces of work that are pertinent to the agency to which you are applying.

If you are unable to find a placement within the first month of your final semester, you may withdraw from the semester and receive a tuition refund. You must advise your program coordinator and the campus manager of your intention to withdraw, and you must demonstrate your attempts to secure a placement in order to receive a full refund. You are encouraged to attend field placement within one year.