Faculty of Environment Student

You must be enrolled in a full-time degree program in the Faculty of Environment and in good academic standing.

Academic Requirements

All Students:

• Apply as early as possible, even first year, with a minimum of two semesters prior to your intended first co-op work term.
• Undergraduate students must commit to a minimum of 3 co-op work terms during their degree (min. of 1 co-op work term for graduate students).

Undergraduate Students:

• Should have completed less than 80 units, including current semester. 
• If you have 80+ units, please consult with the Environment Co-op Coordinator before applying.

Graduate Students:

• Please review your interest and academic eligibility with the Environment Co-op Coordinator and your academic supervisor prior to applying.
  
  

Work Permits (International Students)

International students are required to obtain a valid Co-op work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before applying to SFU Co-op jobs.

Once accepted into the Co-op program, you will be issued a letter to include in your work permit application.

We recommend applying for the work permit as early as possible, as processing times can be lengthy.

Step 1:

Please ensure that you have reviewed the Admission Requirements below for your particular program area.

Step 2:

Attend the Environment Co-op information session held at the start of each semester, or if you prefer, meet directly with the Environment Co-op Coordinator. Check the Important Dates page for information session event details.

Step 3:

Complete the General Co-op Application Form found here: Application Form.