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Co-operative Education
Simon Fraser University has consistently placed within the top five comprehensive Canadian universities as ranked by Macleans Magazine. All undergraduate 91ÅÝܽ programs have a co-operative education option. A complete list, including specific disciplines, is available at
Admission Requirements
All Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and visa students are eligible to participate in the co-op program. Visa students are eligible for work permits which are only valid for co-op employment arranged through the co-op program.
Co-op is an optional program, except in the School of Engineering Science where it is mandatory within the program’s structure.
Acceptance into the co-op employment process is based on academic performance and entry interviews where motivation, interpersonal, and communication skills are evaluated. Students must normally have 45-60 units and a CGPA of at least 2.50 before participating in the co-op employment process, however all students are admitted on an individual basis and the requirements may be flexible.
Additive Credits
The co-op courses are deemed to have additive credit. These units do not count toward the total units required for the degree.
Fees
There is a one-time co-op application fee, with a co-op work term course fee charged for each four month work practicum in which the student enrols. These fees are tax deductible. For information, see Undergraduate Fees.
Degree Designation
Four work terms must be successfully completed for a degree with a co-op designation. Successful completion includes a passing grade (comprised of both a work project evaluation and performance evaluation) and compliance with minimum standards of participation. (A work term typically consists of full time employment for 13-16 weeks.)
Certificate Option
Students (except those in engineering science) who successfully complete three work terms are eligible for a certificate of completion. The same performance criteria as noted above are required for the certificate option. Students who receive a certificate do not receive recognition on their diploma, nor are they eligible for further work terms in their current program.