2.1 Admission to Co-op and Internship Programs
Students apply for Co‐operative education/Internship programs through their faculty. Information on admission to each co‐op and internship program is available through the faculty office, see 4. Faculty Contact Information for Undergraduate Co-operative Education/Internship. The University reserves the right to refuse admission to a Co‐operative Education/Internship program on academic or other grounds.
General Admission Requirements
Students must:
Be legally permitted to work in Canada. International students must obtain a Co‐operative Work Permit to be eligible for work placements that are required to complete their program.
Where applicable, obtain the required permits if they choose to pursue a placement in a country other than Canada.
Meet faculty/program GPA and course entrance requirements.
Complete the Career Development Workshop or equivalent Faculty‐specific preparatory session(s).
Meet other admissibility criteria as required by their faculty (i.e., personal interview).
undergraduate students |
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Must be admitted to a degree program offering a Co‐operative Education or Internship program. |
Must be registered as a full‐time student. |
Transfer students may be considered but should refer to their faculty section for details. Transfer students must complete one academic term at the University of Calgary prior to starting a work term. |
Applications for co‐op/internship program admission are reviewed by the faculty and must be received by the applicable deadline. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. |
graduate students |
Must indicate intention to apply for a formalized internship program at the time of application to their primary program in accordance with program application deadlines. |
Application Process
For more information on the application process contact the appropriate faculty office, see 4. Faculty Contact Information for Undergraduate Co-operative Education/Internship.
Admission Appeals
Admission decisions may not be appealed.
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