Apply to Co-op

We will be processing Winter 2025 Co-op Program admission applications in early January. Admission decisions will be communicated to students via their Carleton email between January 6th and 10th. Eligible students will gain access to register in the mandatory COOP 1000 course once application decisions are communicated. The COOP 1000 course is a zero-credit asynchronous online course and will not impact student timetables. 

There are Two Ways to Join the Co-op Program

Please ensure that your program is eligible for Co-op by checking the Undergraduate Program list.

Applying to Co-op

Did you select the “Co-op option” when you applied to Carleton? If so, we will review your eligibility prior to your program’s first entry point and will send an admission decision to your Cmail account. If you are not eligible for admission, you may have another opportunity to join Co-op later on in your studies. We will assess you again at the next entry point for your program. Students with the Co-op option do NOT need to apply via mySuccess.

If you didn’t select the “Co-op option” when you applied to Carleton, you can apply to the Co-op Program via mySuccess – see our upcoming deadlines below.

We recommend that all students familiarize themselves with Co-op’s eligibility criteria, which include a minimum CGPA requirement that must be maintained throughout the degree. See your program’s full admission requirements here.

Co-op Entry Points

Wondering when you can start Co-op? There are several points at which students can enter the Co-op Program. See the entry points for your academic program here.

Upcoming Application Deadline:

We are now accepting Co-op applications via mySuccess for Winter 2025! Winter admission means a first work term in Fall 2025. The last day to apply for winter admission is December 31, 2024. See step-by-step application instructions here.

Availability

A list of Co-op eligible degree programs at the graduate level and the specific requirements for each program can be found here: Graduate Program.

Applying to Co-op

All Graduate student Co-op applications are submitted via mySuccess. See step-by-step application instructions here.

Co-op admission timeframes are as follows:

• December 31st for entry in January with a 1st work term in summer
• April 30th for entry in May with a 1st work term in fall
• August 31st for entry in September with a 1st work term in winter

All applicants will receive an admission decision via their Cmail account. Successful applicants will receive information regarding the Co-op Job Board and how to proceed with their first work term.

There is no COOP 1000 class for graduate students.