How to Apply to Co-op

We have officially launched the new Co-op Work Term Online Application System!

Check Eligibility

  1. Review the Co-op Program Eligibility Guidelines and Co-op Work Term Sequence Chart to ensure you are eligible to apply for a co-op work term
  2. Review the co-op information for your program on your Faculty Website/Academic Calendar to ensure you are eligible to apply for a work term.
  3. Contact the Careers and Coop Office with any questions regarding your eligibility to apply for a co-op work term. Contact Information: (807) 343-8264 | careers.coop@lakeheadu.ca

Application Process

If you would like to apply for a co-op work term, please go to our mySuccess Portal. From here, you can click on the "Co-op Program Fall 2025" section of the navigation menu, select your program and fill out the application.

Please note that your application will consist of the following requirements:

  • Prep Completion confirmation - If you have not completed the Co-op prep course at the time of application that is okay. 
  • Copy of your current cover letter and resume - This will be reviewed by the Co-op Advisor only.
  • Intent/Application Form

Please note: There is a $30 co-op work term application non-refundable fee. Only students eligible for co-op will be charged this fee after the application deadline has passed. Late applications will be charged $50.00 on top of the initial application fee for a total of $80. Late application consideration is at the discretion of the Career Services and Co-operative Education Department and program Faculty Advisor. 

Important Dates:

Co-op Work Term Application Deadlines are as follows:

Winter Work Term: Opens August 1 - Closes September 30

Summer Work Term: Opens October 1 - Closes October 31

Fall Work Term: Opens April 2 - Closes April 30

Complete after application submission:

  1. Student is responsible for completing the 4 part Co-op Prep Course. Lakehead Students can self enroll in the Co-op Prep Course at anytime through MyCourseLink (D2L)

After your Co-op Work Term Application has been submitted and reviewed by the co-op office, the Employer Relations & Co-op Advisor will move your work term application forward for Faculty Advisor approval. Your program's Faculty Advisor will then review it after the application deadline and determine your approval for a co-op work term. You will then be contacted via email by the Co-op Office regarding your approval status. All Faculty Advisor approvals are made approximately two weeks after the application deadline, with the exception of the Summer work term which will be approved by the end of January. 

Please visit mySuccess to book an appointment with the Employer Relations & Co-op Advisor if you require further assistance.

If you have missed an co-op application deadline please contact Employer Relations & Co-op Advisor by email coopadvisor@lakeheadu.ca.