Gain valuable career connections and graduate with a degree and 12 months of paid work experience in just four years. Here’s how:
- Step 1: Choose your program and apply for one of Trent’s competitive co-op streams
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Review all of Trent’s programs that offer competitive co-op streams , choose which stream is best for you, and follow your next steps on how to apply to Trent.
- Step 2: Join Trent’s community of scholars
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Accept your offer and prepare to join Ontario’s #1 undergraduate university.
- Step 3: Register for the COOP 2000H course before your first work term
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Through COOP 2000H course, the professional development pre-requisite course for co-op students in the Humanities and Social Sciences (including Business), you will learn what your responsibilities are as a Trent co-op student and prepare for a successful work term.
- Step 4: Gain experience through three full-time paid work terms while completing your degree
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Complete three paid work terms, equally nearly 12 months of work experience, finish a reflection report after each term along with all other degree requirements and graduate career ready.
Student Resources for a Successful Co-op Experience
Co-op Program Requirements
Whether you are applying directly from high school or transferring from college or university, learn more about our admission requirements for all students.
Co-op Resources for Students
Get more information about individual co-op programs as well as resources available to co-op students, including YouTube videos, online career readiness modules and tip sheets.
Co-op Work Term Experience
Throughout your 4 year degree, you will have the opportunity to work full-time as you take part in three paid work terms. Learn about what is involved in setting up your co-op work term.
Co-op Fees & Co-op Assistance Program
Learn more about co-op program fees, OSAP and co-op, and the Co-op Assistance Program for co-op students in financial need.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? The journey starts now, and we’re here to guide you through the process. Apply today for a 2024 start.
International Students
If you are a Trent international student looking to take part in the co-op stream, you will need to have the appropriate co-op work permit in order to complete your degree requirements.
Students with Disabilities
Careerspace is committed to supporting the needs of all students in the workplace. Learn more about supports, services and accommodations offered through Student Accessibility Services.