Eligibility Criteria
Students participating in the Cooperative Education program must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a Co-op Program.
- Complete all required courses for all terms preceding scheduled work term(s)
- Maintain the minimum cumulative GPA and course requirements as established by the academic department, and outlined in the table below. Achievement of the minimum requirements does not guarantee participation in co-op.
- Remain on cycle in the program of study and follow the program-specific co-op work/study schedule. Students must not fail or withdraw from any courses.
- Successfully complete GEP1001 – Cooperative Education & Job Readiness 2 academic terms before the first scheduled work term.
- Adhere to the Student Terms and Conditions at all times.
Co-op eligibility is reviewed each term. Where the number of eligible students exceeds the number of co-op spaces available, the Faculty Co-op Liaison will prioritize eligibility based on GPA and other identified criteria.
Algonquin College offers both mandatory and optional co-op programs. Students in mandatory co-op programs are required to complete all scheduled work terms to satisfy their program’s graduation requirements.
| PROGRAM | CO-OP TYPE | WORK TERMS | MIN. CUMULATIVE GPA | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety | Optional | 1 | 3.0 CGPA | An Ontario Class G driver's license is strongly recommended for co-op students to meet the employment requirements of many positions in this industry. |
| Architectural Technician | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | An Ontario Class G driver's license is strongly recommended for co-op students to meet the employment requirements of many positions in this industry. |
| Architectural Technology | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Artificial Intelligence Software Development | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (Honours) | Mandatory | 3 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Strategic Human Resources Management) (Honours) | Mandatory | 1 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (Honours) | Mandatory | 3 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science (Honours) (Co-op) | Mandatory | 2 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication | Mandatory | 3 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics) | Mandatory | 3 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Event, Sport and Entertainment Management (Honours) | Mandatory | 2 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Honours) | Mandatory | 2 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) | Mandatory | 1 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) | Mandatory | 2 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Science (Building Science) (Honours) | Mandatory | 2 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Technology - Digital Health (Honours) | Mandatory | 1 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Bachelor of Technology (Business Systems Development) | Mandatory | 1 | 1.7 CGPA | |
| Biotechnology Advanced | Optional | 1 | 3.3 CGPA | Must achieve a minimum grade of B in the following courses to remain eligible for co-op: BIO1301 - Biology Lab BIO1006 - Cellular Biology Lab CHE1305 - Chemistry 1 Lab CHE2001 - Chemistry 2 Lab CHE1402 - Organic Chemistry Lab SCI1000 - Essential Lab Skills SAF1300 - Biosafety |
| Business - Marketing | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Business Administration - General Business | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Business Administration - International Business | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | Must achieve a minimum grade of C in the following course to remain eligible for co-op: MGT2320 - Materials and Operations Management |
| Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Business Management and Entrepreneurship | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Civil Engineering Technology | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Cloud Development and Operations | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science | Optional | 3 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Computer Programming | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Computer Programming and Analysis | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Computer Systems Technician (Pembroke) | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Computer Systems Technician Networking | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Construction Engineering Technician | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Cyber Security Analysis | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | The Cyber Security Analysis co-op program is available to domestic students only and is not open to international students. |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technician | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Environmental Management and Assessment | Optional | 1 | 3.5 CGPA | |
| Geographic Information Systems | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Horticultural Industries | Mandatory | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Interactive Media Design | Optional | 1 | 3.0 CGPA | Must achieve a minimum grade of B in the following courses to remain eligible for co-op: MTM6304 - Media Project Planning MTM6231 - Content Management Systems I MTM6260 - User Experience Design I |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Powerline Technician | Optional | 1 | 2.7 CGPA | |
| Project Management | Optional | 1 | 3.2 CGPA | Must achieve a minimum grade of B in the following course to remain eligible for co-op: MGT4104 - Project Management Fundamentals |
| Supply Chain Management - Global | Optional | 1 | 3.2 CGPA | Must achieve a minimum grade of B+ in the following course to remain eligible for co-op: MGT1216 - Global Supply Chain Management 1 |
| Web Development and Internet Applications | Optional | 2 | 2.7 CGPA |