Undergraduate programs
There are two ways to apply for CO-OP.
When you apply for admission to the University of Ottawa
Submit an application to the CO-OP program of your choice (excluding translation and biomedical sciences programs). In order to be considered, you must have a minimum admission average of:
- 80% if you’re applying directly from high school and are accepted into first year or
- 75% if you’ve completed at least two years of CEGEP.
Once your CO-OP application has been approved, a spot will be reserved for you. However, you must have the minimum average required in order to be officially accepted into the program.
Once you’ve started your studies at uOttawa
Submit an application to the CO-OP Program via uoZone.
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In most undergraduate programs: apply before September 30 of their second year.
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In accounting, physics, biomedical science and biopharmaceutical science programs: apply before Feb 1 of their second year.
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In biotechnology, chemistry and translation programs: apply before September 30 of their third year.
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In data science and the integrated physics and electrical engineering programs: apply before Feb 1 of their third year.
Master’s level
You must have begun your studies at uOttawa before you can apply to a CO-OP program. You must have an average of 75% (B+) or higher to be admitted.
You must apply before September 30 of their first year.
Check the admission requirements and application deadlines as they vary from one discipline to another.