Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective Co-op Students
For other questions:
For questions regarding international student support, money matters, and other topics please visit the linked pages
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Submitting an Application
The application process is open 3 times a year. Visit our eligibility section to view the specific registration timelines for Fall, Winter and Summer.
Steps to submit your application (when the registration is open)
Step 1: Log in to the Co-op Portal
Step 2: On the menu, located on the left-hand side of the page, select “Co-op & Internship”
Step 3: Click on ” Apply to Program”, located on the top right hand corner of the page; then select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2024 -Mechanical Engineering).
Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.
Step 5: Scroll down and click “Submit Application”
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.
Check out this How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op guide with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images.
Step 1: Log in to the Co-op Portal
Step 2: On the menu, located on the left-hand side of the page, select “Co-op & Internship”
Step 3: Click on ” Apply to Program”, located on the top right hand corner of the page; then select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2024 -Mechanical Engineering).
Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.
Step 5: Scroll down and click “Submit Application”
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.
Check out this How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op guide with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images.
Attend a Group Drop-in session or contact us at lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca with the subject line: Co-op Registration – Application Correction. Please note it may take us up to 72 hours to respond to your email.
We’ve prepared some commonly asked questions from students. If you have additional questions, please join our Discord Community or attend a Group Drop-in session.
Attendance in the mandatory session does not automatically initiate an application to the program. The next step is to submit your application during the application period. For example, for Summer 2025, the application period is October 15 – October 31, 2024.
Step 1: Log in to the Co-op Portal
Step 2: On the menu, located on the left-hand side of the page, select “Co-op & Internship”
Step 3: Click on ” Apply to Program”, located on the top right hand corner of the page; then select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2024 -Mechanical Engineering).
Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.
Step 5: Scroll down and click “Submit Application”
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.
Check out this How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op guide with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images.
Additional step for students with transfer credits from another institution or York University: Submit Transfer Credit Assessment for Co-op Eligibility during the application period. For Summer 2025 applications, this is from October 11 – 11:59 PM on October 31, 2024)
Step 1: Log in to the Co-op Portal
Step 2: On the menu, located on the left-hand side of the page, select “Co-op & Internship”
Step 3: Click on ” Apply to Program”, located on the top right hand corner of the page; then select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2024 -Mechanical Engineering).
Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.
Step 5: Scroll down and click “Submit Application”
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.
Check out this How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op guide with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images.
Additional step for students with transfer credits from another institution or York University: Submit Transfer Credit Assessment for Co-op Eligibility during the application period. For Summer 2025 applications, this is from October 11 – 11:59 PM on October 31, 2024)
Applications will be reviewed and students will be notified via email of their admission during the time period mentioned on our Eligibility and Registration page. For Summer 2025, this is the week after Dec. 1, 2024.
If you are truly interested in joining the Co-op Program, please complete a self-assessment by referring to the application checklist. You can also do a pre-assessment via eClass. Winter 2025 and Summer 2025 applicants can self-enrol themselves in the Co-op Preparatory Course using the enrolment key provided on the Co-op Portal Events Page during the respective Co-op term they are applying for. Register for the ” Co-op Information Session_ Completion via eClass:Co-op Preparatory Course” to find the enrollment key for your term.
Due to the sheer volume of inquiries we receive and the time it takes to assess each student, please note that we will not be able to do conduct eligibility assessments or answer your questions about your eligibility via email prior to application and admission.
Due to the sheer volume of inquiries we receive and the time it takes to assess each student, please note that we will not be able to do conduct eligibility assessments or answer your questions about your eligibility via email prior to application and admission.
Winter 2025/Summer 2025/Fall 2025 Applications
● The application window for each term is updated on our Eligibility and Registration page.
● If you meet the academic requirements, and have completed the 3 required sessions,
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Step 1: Log in to the Co-op Portal
Step 2: On the menu, located on the left-hand side of the page, select “Co-op & Internship”
Step 3: Beta view: Click on ” Apply to Program”, located on the top right hand corner of the page; then select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2025 -Mechanical Engineering).
traditional view: select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2025 Computer Science).
Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.
Step 5: Scroll down and click “Submit Application”
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.
Check out this How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op guide with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images.
*Please note that applications by students who did not complete all 3 mandatory sessions will not be assessed.*
● If you meet the academic requirements, and have completed the 3 required sessions,
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Step 1: Log in to the Co-op Portal
Step 2: On the menu, located on the left-hand side of the page, select “Co-op & Internship”
Step 3: Beta view: Click on ” Apply to Program”, located on the top right hand corner of the page; then select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2025 -Mechanical Engineering).
traditional view: select the Co-op Program to which you are applying to (e.g. Summer 2025 Computer Science).
Step 4: Answer the questions on the Application form.
Step 5: Scroll down and click “Submit Application”
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to your dashboard with a message indicating your application has been submitted.
Check out this How to Submit Application to Lassonde Co-op guide with step-by-step instructions and screen grab images.
*Please note that applications by students who did not complete all 3 mandatory sessions will not be assessed.*
The eClass enrollment details can be found on the Co-op Portal Events/Workshop Calendar. Please register for the workshop first. Then, view the details of the event where you will see the instructions and enrollment key to access the course. We’ve also prepared some commonly asked questions from students. If you have additional questions, please join our Discord Community or attend a Group Drop-in session.
Sessions are facilitated by a Co-op Coordinator, please see the step-by-step instructions to confirm attendance in Co-op required sessions. If you have completed the sessions via eClass, the attendance will be marked automatically. No additional action is required to prove your attendance. As a reminder, the mandatory sessions attendance is valid for a year. If you have completed the sessions within the last 12 months, you don’t need to attend them again. Please note that it may take us up to 3 days to confirm your attendance. Students who attend the sessions will receive the webinar slides as well.
Step 1: Log in to your Experience York account, and you can review your registration status will show as “Attended” under “Events Registration” tab.
Step 2: Take a screen grab of your attendance that captures your name, workshop title and “Attended” under “Events Registration”
Step 3: send the screen grab to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca stating the name of the session and the date you attended
Step 2: Take a screen grab of your attendance that captures your name, workshop title and “Attended” under “Events Registration”
Step 3: send the screen grab to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca stating the name of the session and the date you attended
The $200.00 registration fee will be posted to your student account within the month you are accepted to the program, after you accept the program terms and conditions. For example, if you applied for Summer, you will see the charge at the end of May. If you applied for Fall, you will see the charge at the end of September.
Full-time registration refers to York University’s definitions. For a more detailed breakdown,
⠀⠀⠀● at least 60% course load (at least 9 credits in each term) for undergraduate students
⠀⠀⠀● at least 40% course load (at least 6 credits in each term) for undergraduate students with a disability.
Please see below for more details:
Term Applying For: Winter 2025
When to Apply: Summer 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Winter 2024 and Fall 2024
Term Applying For: Summer 2025
When to Apply: Fall 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
Term Applying For: Fall 2025
When to Apply: Winter 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
⠀⠀⠀● at least 60% course load (at least 9 credits in each term) for undergraduate students
⠀⠀⠀● at least 40% course load (at least 6 credits in each term) for undergraduate students with a disability.
Please see below for more details:
Term Applying For: Winter 2025
When to Apply: Summer 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Winter 2024 and Fall 2024
Term Applying For: Summer 2025
When to Apply: Fall 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
Term Applying For: Fall 2025
When to Apply: Winter 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
● International students MUST have a valid co-op work permit before starting their co-op/internship.
● Once accepted into the program, international students will be provided a supporting letter to use to apply for the Co-op Work Permit. If you have accepted the terms and conditions for entry into the program, and you have not received a letter, please send an email to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca ASAP. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder prior to contacting us.
● Once accepted into the program, international students will be provided a supporting letter to use to apply for the Co-op Work Permit. If you have accepted the terms and conditions for entry into the program, and you have not received a letter, please send an email to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca ASAP. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder prior to contacting us.
Please complete the Transfer Credit Assessment for Co-op Eligibility form between the specific time period it is open. See eligibility and registration page and click on the term you want to apply for (e.g. Winter 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025) to find out when you can submit this form. An Academic Advisor will review your file and update your record accordingly. This will help the team determine your eligibility.
No, we suggest you self-assess to understand what’s missing for your eligibility and apply for the program when you meet the requirements. Remember, we have intake every Fall, Winter and Summer.
Co-op registration will open in March for positions starting in Fall; October for positions starting in Summer; and July for positions starting in January. Check the Lassonde Co-op website to view the registration timelines.
Incomplete applications will not be processed and you will receive an automated ‘incomplete’ email from the Lassonde Co-op portal.
As of October 2023, students will have an option to complete the mandatory sessions via the Lassonde Co-op Preparatory Course on eClass. Registration on the Co-op Portal is required for enrolment in the course.
Students planning to attend the equivalent Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop and/or Interview Preparation Workshop offered by York University’s Career Centre may submit an application. To ensure we process your application, email lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca to provide proof you have attended the workshop or inform us of when you are expected to complete the workshop.
As of October 2023, students will have an option to complete the mandatory sessions via the Lassonde Co-op Preparatory Course on eClass. Registration on the Co-op Portal is required for enrolment in the course.
Students planning to attend the equivalent Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop and/or Interview Preparation Workshop offered by York University’s Career Centre may submit an application. To ensure we process your application, email lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca to provide proof you have attended the workshop or inform us of when you are expected to complete the workshop.
If you are unable to attend the live webinar or in person events, please register for Co-op Preparatory Course offered via eClass by the Lassonde Co-op program. This online preparatory course will require students to register in the Lassonde Co-op Portal to express interest in completing the mandatory sessions via eClass during a specific time each registration period. Students must complete the relevant modules by the application deadline for the term they are applying for.
These sessions are designed to provide you with strategies for success in securing a co-op. The workshops are specific to co-op resumes and interviews
If you are unable to attend the live webinar or in person events, please register for Co-op Preparatory Course offered via eClass by the Lassonde Co-op program. This online preparatory course will require students to register in the Lassonde Co-op Portal to express interest in completing the mandatory sessions via eClass during a specific time each registration period. Students must complete the relevant module by the application deadline for the term they are applying for.
Students can also attend the Resume & Cover Letter Writing workshop or Resume and Cover Letter Writing workshop for Lassonde students and/or Interview Preparation workshop offered by York University’s Career Centre. We will consider these workshops as equivalent. Your attendance will be verified by a member of the co-op team, ensure that your attendance is marked, based on the Career Centre’s requirements . Visit the Career Centre’s Events Calendar for more details.
Ensure that you register as you will be required to send proof of your attendance. It is highly recommended that students complete these sessions prior to the application deadline.
To send proof of attendance, send an email to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca stating the name of the session and the date you attended, including a screen grab of your attendance on Experience York. Log in to your Experience York account, and you can review your registration status will show as “Attended” under “Events Registration” tab.
Students planning to attend the equivalent Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop and/or Interview Preparation Workshop offered by York University’s Career Centre after the application deadline may submit an application, provided they complete the session within a reasonable time. You will experience delays in us processing your application. To ensure we process your application, email lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca to provide proof you have attended the workshop or inform us of when you are expected to complete the workshop.
If you are unable to attend the live webinar or in person events, please register for Co-op Preparatory Course offered via eClass by the Lassonde Co-op program. This online preparatory course will require students to register in the Lassonde Co-op Portal to express interest in completing the mandatory sessions via eClass during a specific time each registration period. Students must complete the relevant module by the application deadline for the term they are applying for.
Students can also attend the Resume & Cover Letter Writing workshop or Resume and Cover Letter Writing workshop for Lassonde students and/or Interview Preparation workshop offered by York University’s Career Centre. We will consider these workshops as equivalent. Your attendance will be verified by a member of the co-op team, ensure that your attendance is marked, based on the Career Centre’s requirements . Visit the Career Centre’s Events Calendar for more details.
Ensure that you register as you will be required to send proof of your attendance. It is highly recommended that students complete these sessions prior to the application deadline.
To send proof of attendance, send an email to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca stating the name of the session and the date you attended, including a screen grab of your attendance on Experience York. Log in to your Experience York account, and you can review your registration status will show as “Attended” under “Events Registration” tab.
Students planning to attend the equivalent Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop and/or Interview Preparation Workshop offered by York University’s Career Centre after the application deadline may submit an application, provided they complete the session within a reasonable time. You will experience delays in us processing your application. To ensure we process your application, email lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca to provide proof you have attended the workshop or inform us of when you are expected to complete the workshop.
● If you are unable to attend the live webinar or in person events, please register for Co-op Preparatory Course offered via eClass by the Lassonde Co-op program. This online preparatory course will require students to register in the Lassonde Co-op Portal to express interest in completing the mandatory sessions via eClass during a specific time each registration period. Registered students will then be provided an enrolment key to access and complete the lessons on eClass by the deadline to apply for the program.
● Students who prefer to have a live facilitator can also register for a workshop or webinar facilitated by York University’s Career Centre. The workshops/webinars we will consider as equivalent are:
– Resume Writing Workshop or Webinar
– Interview Preparation Workshop or Webinar
● Students who prefer to have a live facilitator can also register for a workshop or webinar facilitated by York University’s Career Centre. The workshops/webinars we will consider as equivalent are:
– Resume Writing Workshop or Webinar
– Interview Preparation Workshop or Webinar
● Students are required to submit an application by a specific deadline. You can review the deadlines on our eligibility and registration page. You do this by logging in to your account on the co-op portal, clicking on “Co-op & Internship” on the navigation pane. Select your degree program and then click“submit”. To check the status of your application, you can log in to the co-op portal and click on “Co-op & Internship” to see the status.
● If you did not submit an application/missed the deadline, your next eligible time to apply to the program is for the next term (e.g. if you were applying for Winter, you would now only be able to apply in Summer). Check our eligibility and registration page for the registration timelines for each term.
● If you did not submit an application/missed the deadline, your next eligible time to apply to the program is for the next term (e.g. if you were applying for Winter, you would now only be able to apply in Summer). Check our eligibility and registration page for the registration timelines for each term.
● As part of our registration process, international students who met all the eligibility requirements and applied by the application deadline, as well as accepted their admission offer will receive a supporting letter within 1 week of accepting admission.
● You may want to check your spam/junk folder.
● If you have accepted your admission and have not yet received the supporting letter, contact us via email at lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca or attend a group drop-in session
● You may want to check your spam/junk folder.
● If you have accepted your admission and have not yet received the supporting letter, contact us via email at lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca or attend a group drop-in session
● Please review the eligibility requirements, and if you meet the requirements, we encourage you to reapply. Visit our eligibility and registration page for specific dates.
The Internship option offered in previous years to students in 3rd year of studies closed permanently as of Fall 2021. Internship required a higher GPA and completion of 3000 level courses. The Co-op option however, makes it easier for all Lassonde students to access this great program as it offers a lower entry GPA and completion of 2000 level courses and longer work terms.
General Questions
Co-op students are required to complete 2 blocks of work (separated by at least one full-time academic semester) for a minimum combined total of 12 months to earn the co-op designation. The maximum total number of months over both periods is 20 months.
The first block is called the first co-op work period, typically takes place the summer after completing your second year of studies. The second block, is called the second co-op work period, and takes place after you return for at least one academic semester, typically after 3rd-year of your studies.
The first block is called the first co-op work period, typically takes place the summer after completing your second year of studies. The second block, is called the second co-op work period, and takes place after you return for at least one academic semester, typically after 3rd-year of your studies.
Participating in the co-op/internship program will extend your graduation. Applied experience outside the classroom is heavily emphasized for engineering and computer science students. Many employers will require new graduates have previous co-op or internship experience as one of their entry-level requirements. Upon graduation, you can expect to compete for recent grad opportunities with graduates who have completed an average of 12 months co-op/internship.
To graduate from York University with a Co-op Designation, you must be enrolled in our co-op program. Co-op fees are like membership dues and give you access to numerous services. These fees are mandatory regardless of how you go about finding a position. See here for more details on finding and securing positions.
The Lassonde Co-op/Internships team has 3 Co-op Coordinators who play an essential role in ensuring your Co-op experience runs as smoothly as possible. They act as a liaison between you and your employer, meet with you one-on-one to guide you through the entire process, conduct regular site visits, and develop new co-op opportunities for you to take advantage of.
● For the Co-op Program, only students whose home faculty is Lassonde are eligible to apply. Students pursuing an Honours degree in Digital Media with the AMPD faculty are eligible to apply for the Digital Media Co-op or Internship Program.
● York University offers various experiential education opportunities in the classroom, community or at work. Your faculty may have their own Co-op, Internship Program. We encourage you to meet with an Experiential Education (EE) Coordinator from your faculty to discuss your options. Below is a list of York’s Faculties and relevant links to Experiential Education Programs.
● Faculty of Science – Co-op & Internship Program: https://www.yorku.ca/co-op/
● Faculty of LA&PS – Internship Program: https://www.yorku.ca/laps/internships/
● Schulich School of Business: https://teachingandlearning.schulich.yorku.ca/experiential-education/
● Osgoode Law School: Experiential Education – Osgoode Hall Law School (yorku.ca)
● School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design: https://ampd.yorku.ca/current-students/
**Exception: Digital Media students in AMPD are eligible to apply for the Digital Media Co-op or Internship Program. With the introduction of Co-op for Digital Media in Fall 2023, the Internship Program will close as of Winter 2024 for students searching for a Fall 2024 position.
● Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change: https://euc.yorku.ca/experiential-education/
● Glendon: Experiential Education | Glendon (yorku.ca)
● Faculty of Graduate Studies: https://gradstudies.yorku.ca/
● Faculty of Health: Experiential Education Resources – Faculty of Health (yorku.ca)
● York University offers various experiential education opportunities in the classroom, community or at work. Your faculty may have their own Co-op, Internship Program. We encourage you to meet with an Experiential Education (EE) Coordinator from your faculty to discuss your options. Below is a list of York’s Faculties and relevant links to Experiential Education Programs.
● Faculty of Science – Co-op & Internship Program: https://www.yorku.ca/co-op/
● Faculty of LA&PS – Internship Program: https://www.yorku.ca/laps/internships/
● Schulich School of Business: https://teachingandlearning.schulich.yorku.ca/experiential-education/
● Osgoode Law School: Experiential Education – Osgoode Hall Law School (yorku.ca)
● School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design: https://ampd.yorku.ca/current-students/
**Exception: Digital Media students in AMPD are eligible to apply for the Digital Media Co-op or Internship Program. With the introduction of Co-op for Digital Media in Fall 2023, the Internship Program will close as of Winter 2024 for students searching for a Fall 2024 position.
● Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change: https://euc.yorku.ca/experiential-education/
● Glendon: Experiential Education | Glendon (yorku.ca)
● Faculty of Graduate Studies: https://gradstudies.yorku.ca/
● Faculty of Health: Experiential Education Resources – Faculty of Health (yorku.ca)
The 2.0 COOP courses are considered academic credits and will contribute to any BA/BSc students overall 90/120 credit count required to graduate. However, these courses do not contribute to any other academic requirement (e.g. non-science, general education).
York University’s Career Centre offers career exploration and job search support to all York University students. We strongly encourage the following:
⠀⠀⠀● To learn about the variety of supports and services available to students and new graduates (up to 2 years after graduation), visit here
⠀⠀⠀● Want to chat with someone? Drop by their Career Lounge to chat with a Peer Advisor and get advice
⠀⠀⠀● Book a Job Search Advising Appointment with a Career Professional to discuss options of finding work outside of the co-op/internship program
⠀⠀⠀● Are you having difficulty deciding on a career path? Are you unsure how your degree may relate to your future career? Do you feel challenged moving forward with your career exploration? Book a Career Counselling Appointment with a Career Counsellor
⠀⠀⠀● To learn about the variety of supports and services available to students and new graduates (up to 2 years after graduation), visit here
⠀⠀⠀● Want to chat with someone? Drop by their Career Lounge to chat with a Peer Advisor and get advice
⠀⠀⠀● Book a Job Search Advising Appointment with a Career Professional to discuss options of finding work outside of the co-op/internship program
⠀⠀⠀● Are you having difficulty deciding on a career path? Are you unsure how your degree may relate to your future career? Do you feel challenged moving forward with your career exploration? Book a Career Counselling Appointment with a Career Counsellor
Declined Applications
The main reasons why students’ applications are declined is due to academic requirements not being met (see further explanation below):
1. you may not have met the GPA required for your program. **
2. you may not be enrolled in or have completed the required courses prior to your first work term (e.g. Winter 2025). Refer to chart below for the required courses.
3. you do not meet the full-time, Honours degree, Lassonde student status requirement for your program.
⠀⠀⠀Full-time is based on York University’s definitions:
⠀⠀⠀● at least 60% course load (at least 9 credits in each term) for undergraduate students.
⠀⠀⠀● at least 40% course load (at least 6 credits in each term) for undergraduate students with a disability.
You must be enrolled in your degree program as a full-time student during the academic term before your anticipated first co-op work term.
Please see below for more details:
Term Applying For: Winter 2025
When to Apply: Summer
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Note, as you are not guaranteed to secure a work term, you should also be enrolled full-time for Winter 2025. Once you secure a co-op, you can drop these courses
Term Applying For: Summer 2025
When to Apply: Fall 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025; note you must also have a Lassonde GPA, therefore you should have at least been a full-time Lassonde student in Winter 2024
Term Applying For: Fall 2025
When to Apply: Winter 2025
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Note, as you are not guaranteed to secure a work term, you should also be enrolled full-time for Fall 2025. Once you secure a co-op, you can drop these courses
4. You must be enrolled in an Honours Degree, requiring at least 120 credits to graduate. Ordinary degree cannot be considered. With exception of Digital Media students, your home faculty must be Lassonde School of Engineering.
5. You may not have earned the minimum credit requirements OR you may have exceeded the maximum credit requirements to be admitted into the program. Refer to chart below for the minimum and maximum credits.
** If you applied for Summer 2025, this GPA is based on your most recent Lassonde GPA at the time of application, which is based on FW23/24 and SU24 grades (if applicable). If your CGPA changes based on your Fall 2024 grades, you can attend a group drop-in to speak to a Co-op Coordinator about your options.
1. you may not have met the GPA required for your program. **
2. you may not be enrolled in or have completed the required courses prior to your first work term (e.g. Winter 2025). Refer to chart below for the required courses.
3. you do not meet the full-time, Honours degree, Lassonde student status requirement for your program.
⠀⠀⠀Full-time is based on York University’s definitions:
⠀⠀⠀● at least 60% course load (at least 9 credits in each term) for undergraduate students.
⠀⠀⠀● at least 40% course load (at least 6 credits in each term) for undergraduate students with a disability.
You must be enrolled in your degree program as a full-time student during the academic term before your anticipated first co-op work term.
Please see below for more details:
Term Applying For: Winter 2025
When to Apply: Summer
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Note, as you are not guaranteed to secure a work term, you should also be enrolled full-time for Winter 2025. Once you secure a co-op, you can drop these courses
Term Applying For: Summer 2025
When to Apply: Fall 2024
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025; note you must also have a Lassonde GPA, therefore you should have at least been a full-time Lassonde student in Winter 2024
Term Applying For: Fall 2025
When to Apply: Winter 2025
Full-time Registration Required: at least 9 credits per term (6 for students with a disability) for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Note, as you are not guaranteed to secure a work term, you should also be enrolled full-time for Fall 2025. Once you secure a co-op, you can drop these courses
4. You must be enrolled in an Honours Degree, requiring at least 120 credits to graduate. Ordinary degree cannot be considered. With exception of Digital Media students, your home faculty must be Lassonde School of Engineering.
5. You may not have earned the minimum credit requirements OR you may have exceeded the maximum credit requirements to be admitted into the program. Refer to chart below for the minimum and maximum credits.
** If you applied for Summer 2025, this GPA is based on your most recent Lassonde GPA at the time of application, which is based on FW23/24 and SU24 grades (if applicable). If your CGPA changes based on your Fall 2024 grades, you can attend a group drop-in to speak to a Co-op Coordinator about your options.
The Career Centre offers job search support for all students searching for summer, part-time, on-campus or full-time work. Be sure to take advantage of this invaluable resource.
● If your academic status has changed since you last submitted your application (e.g. GPA, added or dropped a course, etc) or you believe we have made an error in assessing your eligibility,
⠀⠀⠀● Visit our application checklist page at: https://lassonde.yorku.ca/co-op/application-checklists/ and self-assess.
⠀⠀⠀● Fill out the form, take a screenshot or copy this into a Word file. Indicate where you think we made the error and we invite you to attend our Drop-ins. Every term, we also schedule specific drop-in dates for students who receive a decline.
● For students with extenuating circumstances, you may be able to file a Co-op/Internship Requirements Waived or Altered Petition. For more details, review the Lassonde Petitions website. https://lassonde.yorku.ca/petitions **
**A petition is a written request by a student which outlines exceptional circumstances they have faced which warrant consideration to be exempt from or have waived a Lassonde School of Engineering rule or regulation. Submitting a petition is not always the best solution to an academic problem
Speak with a Lassonde Co-op/Internship Coordinator by joining our drop-in hours before submitting a petition of this sort, as some co-op/internship requirements are not petitionable.
⠀⠀⠀● Visit our application checklist page at: https://lassonde.yorku.ca/co-op/application-checklists/ and self-assess.
⠀⠀⠀● Fill out the form, take a screenshot or copy this into a Word file. Indicate where you think we made the error and we invite you to attend our Drop-ins. Every term, we also schedule specific drop-in dates for students who receive a decline.
● For students with extenuating circumstances, you may be able to file a Co-op/Internship Requirements Waived or Altered Petition. For more details, review the Lassonde Petitions website. https://lassonde.yorku.ca/petitions **
**A petition is a written request by a student which outlines exceptional circumstances they have faced which warrant consideration to be exempt from or have waived a Lassonde School of Engineering rule or regulation. Submitting a petition is not always the best solution to an academic problem
Speak with a Lassonde Co-op/Internship Coordinator by joining our drop-in hours before submitting a petition of this sort, as some co-op/internship requirements are not petitionable.
Digital Media Co-op Option Questions
Co-op for Digital Media launched in Fall-Winter 2023-2024. Therefore, students who are pursuing their second year of studies during this academic term are the students eligible to pursue Digital Media Co-op.
Co-op is the one of the most well-defined types of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Canada and is the only type accredited by CEWIL Canada. Co-op is more accessible to students as you can begin your first work term the summer after completion of your 2nd year of studies. Co-op is a much more flexible option for students as it enables students to alternate academic studies with paid work terms. This allows a student to move from one industry to another or explore different roles before graduation. Co-op enables students to participate in additional work terms (maximum 20 months instead of 16 months).
Students who are enrolled in Honours, full-time, pursuing 2000-level courses in Digital Media in Fall/Winter 2023-2024 and onward may apply for the program. Please review our Eligibility and Registration page and self-assess your eligibility
Please review our Eligibility and Registration page and self assess your eligibility Note that as a Lassonde CGPA is required at the time of application, transfer students must have completed at least one academic semester at Lassonde prior to their first co-op work term.
Students with Disabilities
The Co-op/Internship team is committed to supporting the employment needs of students with disabilities. If you would like to discuss strategies for success in your co-op experience, contact your Co-op/Internship Coordinator. We would be happy to assist you in discussing your questions or any accommodations you may need.
If you have a learning disability, mental health disability, or physical, sensory or medical disability, we encourage you to register as soon as possible with York University’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS). SAS can help to identify reasonable adjustments in an academic setting and can provide guidance for accommodations in the workplace.
Important note for Co-op & Digital Media Internship students: Should you require accommodations in your co-op/internship workplace for disability-related needs or on other Ontario Human Rights Code grounds, you will need to connect in a timely way with your employer to determine and implement any necessary arrangements. We recommend that you review the Student Guide to Practicum Accommodations and reach out to Lassonde Co-op if you have any questions. You can also find additional information on the Student Accessibility Services website to support you with this conversation. Lassonde Co-op can assist students with questions related to the Code around accommodations outside of disability related ones and Student Accessibility Services will be happy to provide you with guidance on how to go about accessing disability related accommodations if you would find this support helpful.
If you have a learning disability, mental health disability, or physical, sensory or medical disability, we encourage you to register as soon as possible with York University’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS). SAS can help to identify reasonable adjustments in an academic setting and can provide guidance for accommodations in the workplace.
Important note for Co-op & Digital Media Internship students: Should you require accommodations in your co-op/internship workplace for disability-related needs or on other Ontario Human Rights Code grounds, you will need to connect in a timely way with your employer to determine and implement any necessary arrangements. We recommend that you review the Student Guide to Practicum Accommodations and reach out to Lassonde Co-op if you have any questions. You can also find additional information on the Student Accessibility Services website to support you with this conversation. Lassonde Co-op can assist students with questions related to the Code around accommodations outside of disability related ones and Student Accessibility Services will be happy to provide you with guidance on how to go about accessing disability related accommodations if you would find this support helpful.
We strongly recommend students with disabilities register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in order to access the variety of supports available to you. We want as many Lassonde students to be able to have the opportunity to join the co-op program.
Students who are registered with SAS will have their full-time course load calculated based on York University’s Undergraduates with a permanent disability, which is at least 40% (At least 6 credits in each term).
Students who are registered with SAS will have their full-time course load calculated based on York University’s Undergraduates with a permanent disability, which is at least 40% (At least 6 credits in each term).
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Group Drop-ins
For general co-op/internship questions, contact one of our Co-op Coordinators via our virtual GROUP drop-ins. The schedule, dates and times are posted on our Drop-ins page. There is an opportunity to meet 1-1 via Breakout Rooms.
Join the meeting room during the time scheduled and indicated in the calendar. Please log-in using your Passport York ID. You will automatically be placed in a waiting room, and you will be admitted once the drop-in hours are open. You must log-in with your Passport York Account (PPY).
Meeting ID: 914 2306 4977
Passcode: 193901
Passcode: 193901
Individual Drop-ins
Individual Drop-ins will be offered during peak periods, for specific groups. The schedule, dates, times will be posted on our contact us page.
If you are unable to meet with us during our Group Drop-in hours, send an email to lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca. Please note that it takes up to 2-3 business days for our team to respond to your email.
Outside of regular business hours, we encourage you to review this FAQ page, as you may find the answer to your question.