When Do I Apply to Co-op?
Students considering participation in SFU Co-op are encouraged to begin the application process within their first year at SFU, or at a minimum, two semesters before an intended work term.
Attend an Information Session
Hear from both current co-op students and co-op staff about the benefits of Co-op and learn tips for making the most of your co-op experience. If you are unable to attend a session listed to the right please contact the Program Assistant in the specific Co-op Program you are interested in joining.
Review Your Program Requirements & Things You Should Consider
Prior to completing the online application form, please ensure you have reviewed the individual Co-op Program requirements for your area:
- Arts & Social Sciences
- Beedie School of Business
- Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology
- Communication
- Computing Science - Burnaby
- Computing Science - Surrey
- Education
- Environment
- Health Sciences
- Interactive Arts & Technology
- Science
**note: Engineering Science students are not required to complete the Co-operative Education Application Form. Co-op is mandatory. Please contact your Co-op Program directly at coop-eng@sfu.ca
Application Form
After reviewing your Program's requirements (Step 3 above), complete the online Co-operative Education Application Form today!
Wait for Further Instructions from a Co-op Program Advisor
Upon receiving your application form, a Co-op Program will contact you within 10 business days to advise you of your Conditional Approval to the Program. There will be Program specific steps that you will need to complete in order to be fully accepted into the Program. Note that all Programs require students to complete the Bridging Online I (BOL) course, unless otherwise specified.
The Co-op Application fee is $125. Click here for details on the Refund Policy.
The application fee will be posted to your SFU Account upon processing of your Co-operative Education Application Form. Please allow one week for the charge to be posted to your account. At your convenience, verify the charge and make a payment to your SFU Account. Please note that it is not imperative that you pay the application fee immediately, you may pay the application fee with your tuition fees.
The basic Co-op work term fee for a four-month Co-op work term is $706.30, and includes workshops, personal consultations, ongoing support and resources. This fee is payable only when you have accepted a job and are officially registered in a work term.
View student profiles and success stories, view Co-op discussions, and search through learning modules related to improving your work search techniques all on our Online Learning Community.