Thank you for your interest in Co-op!

Co-operative Education is a competitive entry program with acceptance based on; program demand, labour market conditions, student/staff ratios, student suitability to be a program representative, and a student’s demonstrated need and their potential to benefit from the program. 

Basic eligibility criteria for the co-op program:

• Be a full-time student in:
  • Actuarial Sciences
  • Analytics
  • Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher in all courses and a 2.7 in required program courses completed to date.
• Show an interest, aptitude, and assessed ability, usually determined through an interview, to combine successfully the academic requirements with the requirements of the co-op program.
• Be committed to completing the three required number of work terms before graduation.

The number of seats allotted for each academic program varies each year. Admission offers will be granted at the discretion of the admissions committee in consideration of the above factors, and is not guaranteed. The program aims to provide high-quality learning opportunities for students with various backgrounds, characteristics, and experiences.

Co-op program applications for 2026 are open from August 24 to September 23, 2026. The application deadline is 4:00 pm Atlantic, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Applications cannot be submitted after this time.

If accepted into the co-op program, students will be instructed when to pay a one-time program acceptance fee (typically mid-October). After this, students will be registered as a co-op student.

Upon registration in each of the three Career Skills courses, the student must pay the equivalent of a course fee.

To view a current listing of fees, payment deadlines and options, please visit the UPEI Tuition and Fees page.

Complete your co-op application in two phases:

Phase I – Account Creation:

1. Please view our instruction video or follow the steps below to complete your account registration and co-op application.
2. Visit co-opworkterms.upei.ca and click on 'Register' under 'Students'
3. Complete the registration page and submit the form.

Phase II – Application Process (once the account has been approved):

4. You will receive an email indicating whether your account has been approved or declined. If approved, you can proceed with your co-op application by following the steps below.
5. Return to co-opworkterms.upei.ca and log in using the information submitted in the account registration process. (Note: account requests that have been declined will not be able to log into the system)
6. Once logged in, click on the 'Co-op' link under the dashboard on the left.
7. Select the program you wish to apply for, complete the application form, and ensure all four required documents are included:
   • your current resume
   • your statement of interest
   • a current letter of reference written specifically for Co-op
   • your unofficial UPEI transcript (to obtain a copy of your unofficial transcript, please download a copy through MyUPEI.
8. Please review the Co-op Student Guide prior to your application submission.
9. Once your application is completed, click 'Submit'. You will be directed to a confirmation screen.
10. The Co-op Office will contact applicants via email during the first week of October to discuss the next steps of the process.