Bilingualism, computer skills, community service and previous work experience are also important. Only full-time students, who are eligible to work in Canada will be considered. New students not currently registered at Concordia should fill out the Concordia University admissions form and check off the box for co-op. Students who have a suitable academic profile will be contacted by the department's co-op committee for an interview. Please note that most students currently in the program are not eligible to transfer into the co-op program.
Most students maintain their average at the A-level.
Students are permitted to find their own employment, particularly in the first work term, provided that the job is relevant to your course of study, builds upon skills needed for future employment, and is approved by the Co-op Committee. Students must also complete four work terms or 16 months of full-time, paid work experience. Students are permitted to stay a maximum of 8 months with any one employer. The evaluation of these work terms is based upon the employer's assessment, a work site visit and the student's work term report. The Institute for Co-operative Education does not guarantee to find jobs for all its students.