Co-op Programs

• Good academic standing is crucial for Co-op. Make sure to maintain the minimum GPA specified by your program.

Program credits that are completed, are in-progress, or pre-registered for will be considered during the application review. Please keep this in mind when planning when to apply for the co-op program as the application period is up to 4.5 months long. 

• Degree Programs: Consider applying for the Co-op program after accumulating 30 credits to ensure sufficient time to complete your required 3 work terms. You may apply at a later time however, be mindful of the maximum credit threshold set by your program when applying.
  
  If you're approaching the 90-credit mark, remember that you must complete COOP 1101 prior to earning 90 credits as part of the continuance requirements. Applications from students who've exceeded the 90-credit threshold may result in your application being declined. 
• Specific Diploma Programs (Marketing Management, Computer Information Systems*, Public Relations): It's recommended to declare and apply for Co-op in your 1st year of studies prior to completing 30 credits. This gives you enough time to complete your required 2 work terms.
• *Important updates for Diploma students in Computer Information Systems (CISY):
  • 'Intended' students are encouraged to declare their program as soon as possible. Complete a Program Declaration Form and send it to businessadvising@kpu.ca.
  • Students interested in this program should refer to the University Calendar for admission changes or speak with an academic advisor.
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Students (Accounting, Human Resources Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management): Due to the short nature of the programs in Post-Bacc studies, it is highly recommended to apply as soon as you are accepted to the program. 

• Degree Program Students: Consider registering for COOP 1101 at least two semesters before you wish to secure a work term.  If you're nearing the 90-credit limit when joining Co-op, you must enroll in COOP 1101 during the intake term that you have been accepted to ensure there's enough time to complete all necessary work terms.
• Specific Diploma Programs (Marketing, Computer Information Systems, Public Relations): You must take COOP 1101 in your first year of studies, before completing 30 credits.
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Students (Accounting, Human Resources Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management): You must take COOP 1101 before reaching 15 credits (ACCT, HRMT) or 12 credits (OSCM).