Co-op Courses | Arts & Science Co-op

How do I enroll in a co-op course?

There are 3 types of Arts & Science Co-op courses:

Preparation (COPB50 and COPB51)
Seeking (COPB52, COPB53, COPC98, COPC99)
On Work Term (course code varies depending on program - COPC01, COPC03. COPC05, COPC13, COPC14, COPC20, COPC30, COPC40)

When should I complete my co-op courses?

Student should enroll into Preparation courses on ACORN and complete both COPB50 and COPB51 in their first year of study. These courses are offered every semester and need to be completed before you begin your first job search semester.

Students can complete the courses in the following way:

Option 1: Fall semester – COPB50 and Winter semester - COPB51
Option 2: Winter semester – COPB50 and Summer semester – COPB51
Option 3: Fall semester – COPB50 and Summer semester – COPB51

Enrollment in COPB51 is dependent on successfully completing COPB50. Due to this, your request to enroll in the course will remain INT until grades are received for you COPB50 course. Approvals take place when enrollment opens, and at various points in the semester.

For Fall enrollment – approvals take place in July, August and mid-September.
For Winter enrollment – approvals take place in July, August, December and mid-January.
For Summer enrollment – approvals take place in April and early May

Seeking and On Work Term course enrollment will be handled by the co-op office. We will enroll students into the appropriate courses based on work term sequence and program of study.

COPB52 is completed the semester before your first work term

COPC98 is completed the semester before your second work term

COPB99 is completed the semester before your third work term

On Work Term Courses are enrolled based on your program of study:

COPC01: Co-op work term for Mathematical Sciences

COPC03: Co-op Work Term for Computer Sciences

COPC05: Co-op Work Term for Physical & Environmental Sciences

COPC13: Co-op Work Term for Social Sciences

COPC14: Co-op Work Term for Neuroscience

COPC20: Co-op Work Term for Humanities

COPC30: Co-op Work Term for Biological Sciences

COPC40: Co-op Work Term for Psychological & Health Sciences

COPC36: Co-op Work Term for Conservation & Biodiversity

You will select your preferred work term sequence option in your first semester of first year. You will find out more about this selection process at Arts & Science Co-op Orientation in September.

Year of Admission/ Entry to Co-op	Student Group	Co-op Course(s)	Enrollment Process
Summer 2021 or earlier	Applicable to both direct admits from high school and internal admits	Preparation (COPB50, COPB51) Seeking (COPB52, COPB53, COPC98, COPC99) On Work Term Courses	You will be automatically enrolled by the Co-op Office into all Preparation, Seeking and On Work Term courses each semester based your program of study and co-op work term sequence. You will see your on work term course appear on your timetable in April, August or December. To help plan your timetable, co-op course offerings can be found on the Registrar's Office Timetable website.
Fall 2021 onward	Applicable to both direct admits from high school and internal admits	COPB50	You need to enroll on ACORN to complete COPB50 during your first year.
Fall 2021 onward	Applicable to both direct admits from high school and internal admits	COPB51	You need to enroll on ACORN to complete COPB51 at least two semesters prior to your first scheduled work term. (This is because after completing COPB51, you would take COPB52 to search for your first work term.) To enroll: 1. Select COPB51 2. Wait for approval from the Co-op office as permission is required. You will not officially be enrolled until approved. 3. Check your status through ACORN to see whether you have been approved. (APP = approval; REF = refused; INT = no decision yet)
Fall 2021 onward	Applicable to both direct admits from high school and internal admits	Seeking (COPB52, COPB53, COPC98, COPC99) On Work Term Courses	You are automatically enrolled by the Co-op Office into Seeking and On Work Term Courses each semester based on their program of study and co-op work term sequence. You will see your on work term course appear on your timetable in April, August or December. To help plan your timetable, co-op course offerings can be found on the Registrar's Office Timetable website

To learn more about Co-op Courses and Work Term Sequencing, current students can check out the Co-op 101 Video Series or the Co-op Policies & Procedures FAQ on the Arts & Science Co-op Portal.

Required Co-op Courses

As an Arts & Science co-op student, you have a team of co-op staff dedicated to working with you along your journey, from admission to graduation. As you move through the program, you'll work with our talented team of student development professionals who will act as your key point of contact while you're in their course.

Your Co-op Support System Overview

Here's an introduction to our team and how each of their roles support your success.