Applying to Co-op
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General Admissions and Eligibility Requirements
Full-time Brandon University students in good standing and enrolled in a 4-Year or 4-Year (Honours) degree with a declared major in one of the participating disciplines are eligible to apply to the Co-op Program. International students are eligible for work permits that are valid only for co-op employment arranged through the co-op program.
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
At the time of application for the Co-operative Education Program, students must meet all criteria according to the department offering their declared major.
| Department | Major GPA | Min Credit Hours Completed | Prerequisite Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADES | 3.0 to enter Co-op program |
24 to enter the program; 45 before first work term |
40.151, 40.152, and 40.153 |
| Biology | 3.0 to enter Co-op program |
30 to enter the program; 45 before first work term |
To enter the program: 15:162, 15:163 Completed prior to first work term: 15:273, 15:282 plus one of 15:262, 15:267, or 15:269 |
| Chemistry | 3.0 to enter Co-op program |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term |
18:160, 18:170, 18:262, plus 6 credit hours in Chemistry at the 200-level |
| Computer Science | 3.0 to enter Co-op program |
30 to enter the program; 45 before first work term |
62.160, 62.161, 62.206, and 62.264 |
| Environmental Science | 2.7 to enter Co-op program |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term |
15.162, 15.163, 18.160, 18.170, 38.192, 40.153, 62.171, 38.170 or 42.160 Before 1st work term: 30.151 or 30.153, 62.172 |
| Geography & Environment | 3.0 to enter Co-op program |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term |
3 ch of 100 level geography to enter program Prior to first work term: 38:170, 38:180, 38:192, 38:286, 38:279 and 38:265 |
| Geology | 2.5 to enter Co-op program |
12 to enter program; 24 before first work term |
42.160 |
| History | 2.7 to enter Co-op program | 30 to enter program | 54.250 or 54.351 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 3.0 to enter Co-op program |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term |
74:272, 74:275, 74:276 plus one of 74:273, 74:281, or 74:284 |
| Sociology | 2.6 to enter Co-op program | 36 to enter program | 6 credit hours in Sociology at the 100 level, plus one of 90.283, 90.376, or 90.389, plus one of 90.292, or 90.293, or 90.294 |
* Specific admissions criteria are maintained by the respective academic department and are subject to change. Please refer to the Undergraduate Academic Calendar for current admissions requirements.
How to Apply?
- Prepare application package:
- Resume (or work history)
- Current transcript (note: you can take and upload a screenshot of your grades)
- Cover letter (TIP: this is your opportunity to show us your personality, your level of commitment, and your enthusiasm answering the questions (1) why are you applying to Co-op, and (2) what are your expectations and/or desired outcomes)
- Submit your application online
If information or documents are missing, it may delay your application. The document checklist in the application package lists all the documents to include. Answer all questions carefully, completely and truthfully. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
When to Apply?
Now accepting applications for Summer 2020! Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2020, at 4:30 pm.
Please review the Professional Development Series dates and ensure you can fully participate in the program.
Questions?
Contact Brandon University’s Co-op Office: Co-op@BrandonU.ca.