How to apply to Co-op
After you’ve read about Co-op and chosen a program, you’re ready to apply to Co-op.
- Not yet a Concordia student? You apply to Co-op at the same time as you submit a general Concordia application. Check off “I want to apply for the co-op option” when you choose your program.
- Already a Concordia Student? Check out the requirements for your specific department below under “What grades do I need” + “For current Concordia students”.
What grades do I need?
Though this is not the only criteria for admission, Co-op has minimum grade requirements, which vary for each different Co-op program. Once enrolled, you must maintain a minimum GPA, which also varies by Program, or you will be removed from Co-op.
CEGEP students require the minimum CRC scores to be accepted into Co-op:
Faculty of Arts and Science:
- Actuarial Math: 31
- Actuarial Math/Finance: 31
- Anthropology: 28
- Anthropology and Sociology: 28
- Biochemistry: 28
- Biology: 28
- Chemistry: 28
- Economics: 28
- Journalism: 28
- Mathematical and Computational Finance: 29
- Physics: 27
- Political Science: 30
- Pure and Applied Mathematics: 28
- Sociology: 28
- Statistics: 28
- Translation: 28
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science:
- Aerospace Engineering 30
- Building Engineering 25
- Civil Engineering 25
- Computer Engineering 24
- Electrical Engineering 24
- Industrial Engineering 25
- Mechanical Engineering 26
- Software Engineering 27
- Computer Applications 27
- Computer Applications with Computation Arts 27
- Computer Games 27
- Computer Systems 27
- Information Systems 27
- Software Systems 27
- Web Services and Applications 27
- General Program in Computer Science 27
John Molson School of Business:
- Accountancy: 30
- Business Technology Management: 28
- Finance: 30
- Human Resource Management: 28
- International Business: 28
- Marketing: 28
- Supply Chain Operations Management: 28
Faculty of Fine Arts:
- TBD
Current Concordia students who meet the following minimum GPA requirements may be considered for the Co-op program:
Faculty of Arts and Science:
- Actuarial Math: 3.5
- Actuarial Math/Finance: 3.5
- Anthropology: 2.7
- Anthropology and Sociology: 2.7
- Biochemistry: 2.7
- Biology: 3.0
- Chemistry: 2.7
- Economics: 3.0
- Journalism: 2.7
- Mathematical and Computational Finance: 3.7
- Physics: 2.7*
- Pure and Applied Mathematics: 3.3
- Political Science: 3.3
- Sociology: 2.7
- Statistics: 3.3
- Translation: 3.3 (Translation students must also take a test)
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science:
- Engineering and Computer Science: 2.5**
John Molson School of Business:
- John Molson School of Business: 3.0
- MBA: 3.3
Faculty of Fine Arts:
- Fine Arts: TBD*
* Physics and Fine Arts students should also refer to the admission requirements for our Professional Experience option.
**Engineering and computer science students should also refer to the admission requirements for our Industrial Experience option.
If you are a current Concordia student and would like to enroll in Co-op for the remainder of your degree, consult the following:
- Faculty of Arts & Science: consult your program’s Co-op academic director
- Faculty of Fine Arts: consult the Institute for Co-operative Education for available options at 514-848-2424 x3950, coopinstitute@concordia.ca
- John Molson School of Business: contact Patricia Leduc (Administrative Assistant, JMSB Co-op programs) at 514-848-2424 x4117 or coop.jmsb@concordia.ca
Our Industrial Experience and Professional Experience programs, structured in slightly different format from Co-op, are for current Concordia students in Engineering, Computer Science, and Design. View those program’s admission requirements and application procedures.
International students
International students accepted into a Co-op program will be provided information by the International Students Office on how to apply for a work permit.
- You may be recommended to Co-op by your Faculty or by the Academic Director of your Department. Most students who meet the grade requirements receive the recommendation.
- We send you a letter with details on how to proceed.
- We may ask you to provide a summary of past work experience and a statement of the reasons for your interest in studying in the co-op format.
- You may be interviewed by an appropriate Co-op committee. (All individuals applying to the co-op option in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science are exempt from the intake interview, but are required to submit a letter of intent and a resumé with their application form.)
- We evaluate your grades, any materials you submitted, your interview, as well as your extracurricular activities, communication skills, motivation, personality, and drive.
- You may receive an invitation to join from the Director of the Institute for Co-operative Education, who makes a final decision on whether to accept or reject an applicant. Most students who do the intake interview receive approval from the Co-op Director.
