Faculty of Arts & Science
Co-operative Education & Internships

Basis for Admission

Successful admission will be based on:

• GPA - minimum 2.5/4.0 - good academic standing (or other previous employment/volunteer experience). In order to continue in the Co-op Program students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00. If a student’s GPA falls below the minimum 2.50, they may be suspended from the Co-op Program.

• An intake interview to determine your employability skills and personal qualities in relation to Co-op and positions available.

• Students will be conditionally admitted until they are placed on their first work term. Conditional Admittance enables the student to access the Co-op jobs, workshops, and other services available only to active Co-op students. The Co-op Designation is added to a student’s major at the onset of their first work term.

Note: Some majors will be over subscribed with student applications and success will be dependent on a combination of the criteria above and employment opportunities for each major.

Admission Routes

To apply for admission, students should:

• Complete the Online Co-operative Education Application Form.

• Submit the above form using the online submit button. Should you wish to provide us with a copy of your current resume, you may attach it to this form.

• Complete the Appointment Section in the online application form and we will contact you to confirm your appointment details.

Note: Post-Diploma and International students, please refer to the sections below for further details. 

Post-Diploma Students

IT IS IMPORTANT TO APPLY EARLY!

• Co-operative Education is available to all students in all majors in the Faculty of Arts and Science, including all Post-Diploma students.

• Post-diploma students are eligible to participate in Co-operative Education prior to beginning classes. For example, many students have completed a Summer Work Term before starting classes in September.

• Before you can apply for positions you must have applied for admission to the University of Lethbridge and you must submit the following:

• Online Co-operative Education & PSC Application Forms
• Resume
• College Transcript

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International Students

International students are permitted to participate in the Co-operative Education Program. As such, a few additional steps must be taken prior to going on a work term. In addition to the Co-op Application Process, International Students must apply for a Co-op Work Permit.

Please contact our office for your letter of support for your Co-op Work Permit Application.

Once you have received your Co-op Work Permit, you MUST provide the Co-op Office with a copy.

Please access the "Come to Canada Wizard Guides" available online here for detailed instructions and assistance.