Welcome to the Co-op Program

You have met the academic requirements for the Co-op Program and are now ready to begin the process of preparing for your first co-op work term!

1.  COOP 1000

• All students in the Co-op Program are required to successfully complete COOP 1000 two terms before their first Co-op work term. If you’re planning to begin your first Co-op placement in Summer 2026, you must complete COOP1000 in Fall 2025, ahead of your Winter 2026 job search.
• Register via Carleton Central in COOP 1000 section A for Fall 2025.
• COOP1000 is an online, zero-credit course that runs over 8 weeks and includes 7 modules focused on building essential employability skills. Topics include:
  1. Identifying and marketing your skills and achievements
  2. Writing effective resumés and cover letters
  3. Preparing for industry-specific interviews
  4. Planning and executing an independent job search
  5. Transitioning from university to the workplace, including topics such as professional ethics and workplace safety (e.g., professional ethics and workplace safety).
• COOP1000 will begin on September 4th.
• COOP1000 is a zero credit course and does not affect a student’s registration limit.

2.  Co-op Regulations

• All Co-op regulations can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar. It is your responsibility to read these regulations and to contact the Co-op Office if you have any questions.

3.  Co-op Fees

• Once you have registered in COOP1000, the first of four non-refundable Co-op administration fees will be charged to your account. While the fees do not guarantee you will secure a Co-op position, they provide you with access to career advising and all available resources and workshops, helping to maximize your chances of success.
• You will also be required to pay a work term fee for each work term you secure. If you are not able to secure a position in a given work term, the work term fee will not be charged.
• For more information about the fees associated with the program, please visit the Program Cost Page.

4. Continuation Requirements

• To be eligible to participate in the Co-op Program, you must be registered in a full-time course load during all study terms.
• Be advised that your academic audit will be reviewed several times a year in order to ensure that you are still meeting Co-op’s Continuation Requirements.  If you do not meet the requirements, you will be notified and removed from the program. Students are encouraged to follow-up with the Co-op Office should they again become eligible in a future term.

5.  International Co-op Students

• If you require a student visa to study at Carleton, you are considered an International Co-op Student. You will therefore need to secure a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and a Co-op Work Permit. In mid-fall, you will be provided a letter of support for your Co-op work permit application.

6.  Withdrawal from Co-op

If you decide that the Co-op Program is not for you, please complete the “Request to Remove Co-op Option” form via mySuccess and we will ensure you do not receive any more communication from us.  Learn how to access mySuccess forms here.

For more information on COOP1000 and the Co-op Program, please visit our website.

If you have any questions or concerns before moving forward, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

We look forward to having you in the Co-op Program!

Co-operative Education Office
Carleton Technology and Training Centre, suite 1400

613-520-4331
co-opadmin@carleton.ca 

(Please always include your name and student number in all email communications)