Co-op Work Permit

A co-op work permit allows students who have been admitted to a program which has a mandatory work/field experience component as part of the curriculum (co-op or internship programs and programs with a practicum component) to work full time during their work placement. To apply, you need a letter from your department stating you are registered/admitted to an Internship/Co-op Program or a program where the work component is an essential part of the program.

The letter must confirm:

• The internship/co-op placement is an integral part of your program of study (you will not be able to graduate from your program if you do not complete the work placement component)
• The amount of work is not more than 50% of the total program of study (e.g., an internship can not be longer than 24 months in a four-year program)

For more information about the co-op work permit visit the IRCC webpage