Do I need a Co-Op Work Permit and when should I apply for one?
Answer
• Whether or not you need to apply for a co-op work permit depends on the requirements of your program. If your Letter of Acceptance (LOA) shows “YES” in Section 22, it indicates that your academic program includes a co-op component. In this case, you will need a valid co-op work permit before you can start that component.
• If your LOA shows “NO,” it means that a co-op component is not required for your program. Therefore, even if you wish to participate in a co-op, you are not eligible to apply for a co-op work permit.
• You can visit your academic program overview page to determine the scheduled start term of the co-op. If the co-op is scheduled to begin in Term 1, it is essential to have a valid co-op work permit. If you were a transfer student and hold a previously issued co-op work permit from a different institute, you cannot use that, and you will need to apply for a new one.