Co-operative Education (Co-op) combines academic studies with relevant paid work experience in a career-related field. Academic semesters alternate with work terms, giving you up to two years of valuable work experience. Work terms are 4, 8, or 12 months in duration. Co-op work term placements are not guaranteed but are awarded on a competitive basis.
For more information about the Co-op program, including the admission requirements, see the Co-operative Education handouts below:
Apply for Co-op before the last Monday of the month in September, January, and May. You may apply at any time, but applications are only reviewed following the deadline.
Co-op information sessions
2024 Summer Information Sessions:
Tuesday, May 14 | 10:30am
Wednesday, May 22 | 6pm
How to register for a Co-op information session
- Log in to your using your UFV student email and network password
- Under Upcoming Events select Workshops
- Select the online information session date that you wish to attend and click on RSVP (all information sessions contain the same information)
- A confirmation of your RSVP will be sent to your UFV student email
In the meantime, you can .
Important Co-op dates
Co-op application deadline: Monday, May 27, 2024
You will receive an email update regarding your application status by 5PM Friday, May 31. If you do not receive notification, please email coop@ufv.ca.
How to apply
Login to your account:
- Apply to Co-op
- Click on your initials at the top right and select Apply to Co-op
- Complete the form and submit your application
- Upload your resume
- Click on your initials at the top right and upload your resume to My Documents
- Upload your Unofficial Transcript
- Click on your initials at the top right and upload your unofficial transcript
- Log into your
- Under Student Record Requests, select Your Academic Transcript
- Transcript level: Credit
- Transcript type: Electronic Academic Record
- Once loaded, press Ctrl+P and save as PDF
- Upload in the documents section of your CareerLink account
- Click on your initials at the top right and upload your unofficial transcript
All three steps must be completed to be considered for Co-op!
If you have any questions about your Co-op application or program, please email coop@ufv.ca.
Application process
Accepted Co-op students will automatically be registered for the mandatory Co-op and Career Education course (there is no course fee). There are two live sessions, dates TBD. After completing the course requirements, you must attend an Advisory Meeting with your Co-op Coordinator. For complete program details, see the Co-op - Student Handbook.
International Students must complete all program requirements before a Co-op Work Permit letter will be issued to you. After receiving your letter, you can apply for your co-op work permit.
International students - Canadian Co-op work permit
Co-op work permit eligibility
- You have a valid study permit
- Work is required to complete your study program in Canada
- You have a letter from your that confirms all students in your program need to complete work placements to get their degree, and
- Your co-op placement or internship totals 50% or less of your study program
Processing times to receive your Co-op work permit vary so you should apply to the Co-op program as soon as you are eligible. To view estimated processing times, visit the .
Remember, it is your responsibility to make sure both your study permit and Co-op work permits are valid for the entire length of your work term.
Before accepting a Co-op job
Before accepting a Co-op job, you must have applied for and received your Canadian Co-op work permit from IRCC. You must also have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). For information on how to apply for a SIN, visit .