Co-op Courses

How do I enroll in a co-op course?

There are 3 types of Arts & Science Co-op courses:
 
  1. Preparation (COPB50 and COPB51)
  2. Seeking (COPB52, COPB53, COPC98, COPC99)
  3. On Work Term (course code varies depending on program - COPC01, COPC03. COPC05, COPC13, COPC14, COPC20, COPC30, COPC40)
 
For Fall 2021/Winter 2022 courses, registration for Preparation courses will be changing. This change brings added flexibility for co-op students when planning their academics and will allow them to decide when they would like to complete these courses prior to their first job search semester.
 
Seeking and On Work Term course enrollment will remain the same and the co-op office will continue to enroll students into the appropriate courses based on work term sequence and program of study.
 
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.

Read more about required co-op courses in the UTSC Course Calendar »