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 to enter Co-op Program | Min Credit Hours Completed | Prerequisite Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADES | 3.0 |
24 to enter the program; 45 before first work term |
Completion prior to first work term: 40:151, 40:152, and 40:153 |
| Biology (2 streams) |
3.0 |
30 to enter the program; 45 before first work term |
Entry to program: 15:162, 15:163 Completion prior to first work term: 15:273, 15:282, plus one of 15:262, 15:267, or 15:269 |
| Chemistry | 3.0 |
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 |
30 to enter the program; 45 before first work term |
62:160COMP, 62:161COMP, 62:206COMP, and 62:264COMP |
| English | 2.7 | 30 to enter the program | 30:145 ENGL, and 30:147ENGL |
| Environmental Science | 2.7 |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term |
Entry to program, three of: 15:162, 15:163, 18:160, 18:170, 30:151AWCM or 30:153AWCM, 38:170 or 42:160, 38:192, 40:153, 62:171MATH, 62:172MATH Completion prior to first work term: all of the above |
| French | 2.7 | 30 to enter program | 58:FREN:255, 58:FREN:256, and 58:FREN:257 |
| Geography & Environment (3 streams) |
3.0 |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term |
Entry to program: 3 credit hours of 100 level GeographyCompletion prior to first work term: 38:170, 38:180, 38:192, 38:286, 38:279,and 38:265 |
| Geology | 2.5 |
12 to enter program; 24 before first work term |
42.160 |
| History | 2.7 | 30 to enter program | 54.250 or 54.351 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | 30 to enter program |
Entry to program: 62:160COMP , 62:171MATH, 62:181MATH, 62:182MATH, and 62:191MATH Completion prior to first work term: |
| Native Studies | 2.7 | 18 to enter program | 68:151, plus one of (Indigenous Language course) 68:140, 68:155, 68:157, 68:163, or 68:175 or demonstrate Indigenous language fluency at an introductory level |
| Philosophy | 3.0 |
12 to enter program; 24 before first work term |
70:160 and 70:163 |
| Physics | 3.0 |
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 |
| Psychology | 3.0 |
30 to enter program; 45 before first work term
|
82:160, 82:161, 82:250, and 82:251 |
| Religion | 2.7 | 30 to enter program | 6 credit hours of Religion at the 100 level, plus 6 credit hours of Religion at the 200 level |
| Rural & Community Studies | 2.7 | 24 to enter program |
Entry to program: 3 credit hours in Rural & Community Studies Completion prior to first work term: 88:150, 88:260, and 88:261 |
| Sociology (3 streams) |
2.6 |
24 to enter program 36 prior to first work term |
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?
- Submit your application online
- But sure to click submit because incomplete applications will not be processed.
When to Apply?
Now accepting applications for Co-op 2020/2021!
Deadline: Friday, September 25, 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.