GENERAL CO-OP RESOURCES
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Co-operative Education Visual Guide | Visualize your path to Co-operative Education success with this comprehensive guide. Explore essential steps and additional information through the provided links. |
Co-op Entrance and Application | This video has been created by the Career Development Centre to help prospective students understand the eligibility and process of entering the Co-op program at KPU. Check out Apply to Co-operative Education for next steps! If there are questions or comments regarding this video, please contact the Co-op office in the Career Development Centre at co-op@kpu.ca |
Navigating Career Connection | This video has been created by the Career Development Centre to help existing COOP 1101 students navigate Career Connection and begin the process of applying for Co-op jobs. If there are questions or comments regarding this video, please contact the Co-op office in the Career Development Centre at co-op@kpu.ca |
Co-op Student Handbook | The Co-op Student Handbook provides guidelines to students participating in a Co-op option within their program. Participating Co-op students agree to abide by these guidelines. The guidelines contain definitions and procedures of Co-operative Education at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Procedures are subject to change as Co-op program at KPU evolves over time. |
Job Application Formatting Guide | This formatting guide includes several tips and tricks to help you throughout the development of your application documents (e.g. Resume and Cover Letter). As a Co-op students, or a job seeker in general, it is important to make a good first impression and often a company's first impression of a candidate is their application documents. So make sure you pay attention to the small details to ensure you make that first impression great! |
Career Resources | Explore the Career Development Centre's comprehensive list of resources to find valuable advice on choosing a career, planning your education, and securing employment. Simplify your career search and get the guidance you need! |
New to Career Connection? Explore the tips sheet for guidance on using Career Connection for Co-op students! | |
| Here is a quick video on how to log in for the first time, set up your profile, and search for jobs in Career Connection. |
CO-OP SUBMISSION FORMS
Below is a list of commonly used forms for current Co-op students. These forms should only be used once directed to by the Co-op office or a Co-op Instructor.
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Download the form here: (ALL CO-OP STUDENTS) | All Co-op students must sign the Co-operative Education Student Agreement form before proceeding in the Co-op program. |
Submit Work Permit Letter Request (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE CO-OP PROGRAM ONLY) | International students who completed COOP 1101 must submit a valid Co-op Work Permit before continuing with Co-op. Submit a request for a Work Permit Letter to apply for a Co-op Work Permit. Please note, only eligible KPU international students who have registered into a COOP 1101 course will be eligible for the Work Permit Letter. For any questions, please email co-op@kpu.ca. To apply for a new Co-op work permit, click here. To apply for a Co-op work permit extension, click here. |
(INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE CO-OP PROGRAM ONLY) | Once you have received your Co-op work permit, submit a copy of your work permit on the link provided. |
Study Permit Extension Request (ALL KPU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) | In order to apply for a work permit, International students must have a valid study permit. If your study permit is expiring and you need to extend it, please request a study permit extension letter from KPU International to apply for an extension. To apply for a study permit extension, click here. |
Co-op Work Term Late Registration Form **Only use this form when directed to by the Co-op office | If you need to drop courses past the registration deadline, you will need to fill out a Co-op Work Term: Late Registration Form to avoid incurring tuition penalties or additional fees. Please Note:
Reach out to the co-op office for questions and assistance in dropping your courses. |
**Only use this form when directed to by the Co-op office | If you are registered for more than 17.5 credits in a semester, you must complete a Co-op Course Overload Form. The form must be initialled by your academic advisor and Co-op instructor, and signed by your employer and the Dean or Designate. Please Note: If you wish to take additional courses with your work term, you need to discuss and obtain signatures from the following parties:
While the Co-op office does not recommend taking additional classes while on a work term, there may be certain circumstances that require you to do this. Please keep in mind that additional courses must not impact your work term schedule in any way. |
Employer Evaluation Form | Students currently on a Co-op Work Term will have their employer complete this evaluation at the end of the term. A completed form must be sent directly to your Co-op instructor by the end of the term in order to receive a final grade. |
***If you notice that any of these forms are outdated or incorrect, please let our office know @ co-op@kpu.ca