New Co-op Student Application 2026 – December 4 Deadline

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Name*
First Last
Preferred Name:
Pronouns:
A pronoun is a word that substitutes for a noun; in this case, a word that substitutes for your name. We want to know how you prefer to be called upon. Examples: he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs
Student ID Number*
BU Email*
Alternate Email Address*
Phone

Faculty*
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
Major*
Total Number of Credit Hours Completed (in your degree so far)
There are certain courses, depending on your major, that you need to have completed or be currently enrolled in to be admitted to the BU Co-op Program.*
- I have completed all of my major's required courses for admission to the Co-op Program. I am ready to be considered for full admission to Co-op.
- I have completed some of my major's required courses, and am currently enrolled in the others. I am ready to be considered for conditional admission to the Co-op Program.
- I am unsure of my major's required courses for admission to the Co-op Program. I need more guidance to determine if I am eligible for admission to Co-op.
Conditional admission to the Co-op program will occur if some, but not all of the admission requirements are met at the time of application. Conditional admission will convert to full admission when the student successfully completes all of the requirements.
Co-op work terms typically happen between May - August. If you were admitted to the Co-op program this year, how many co-op work terms are you hoping to complete?
Anticipated Graduation Date*

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)?*
- Yes
- No
If you are an international student, does your study permit include authorization to work?
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
- I am not an international student
If you are an international student with a study permit, please provide the expiry date of your study permit:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

The Professional Development Series is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and insights needed to thrive in the BU Co-op Program. The series consists of three components: (1) Modules on Moodle: Students must complete all modules, which cover a range of topics related to professional development and industry connections. (2) Meetings with the Coordinator: Students are required to attend a minimum of three 1:1 meetings with the Co-op Coordinator to receive personalized guidance and support throughout the program. (3) Mentorship Events: There are four key mentorship events offered throughout the term. Students must attend at least two of these events to foster industry connections and gain insights from professionals. By completing these components, you will be well-prepared to make the most of your co-op experience and build valuable industry networks.*
- I acknowledge that I am required to complete all Moodle modules
- I acknowledge that I am required to attend a minimum of three meetings with the Co-op Coordinator (between December - April)
- AND I acknowledge that I am required to participate in at least two of the four mentorship events as part of the Professional Development Series.
Specific dates, times and locations will be communicated to you when you are admitted to BU Co-op.

The Co-op office will support you every step of the way to help you secure a job for your work term, yet, it cannot guarantee you one*
I understand that being a Co-op student does not guarantee me a co-op job for my summer work term.

Co-op Work Term Expectations
- I acknowledge that if I secure a position that qualifies as a BU Co-op work term, I will be required to complete a minimum of 420 hours of work between May and August.
- I also understand that I will be working full-time, registered in the 3.0 credit BU Co-op course, and that I should not register for any other courses or plan for extended holidays during this timeframe to fully commit to my co-op experience
If you are fortunate enough to secure a position that qualifies as a BU Co-op work term, please note that a co-op work term consists of a minimum of 420 hours of work, typically completed between May and August. During this time, students gain hands-on, practical experience in their field of study while applying the knowledge and skills developed through their coursework and the Professional Development Series. As a co-op student, you will be working full-time hours and will be registered in the 3.0 credit BU Co-op course. Therefore, it is advised that you do not register for any other courses during the spring/summer terms to ensure you can fully focus on your co-op experience. Additionally, co-op students are advised not to plan for extended holidays during the May-August timeframe to meet their work term requirements.

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