Gain valuable career connections and graduate with a degree and 12 months of paid work experience. Here’s how:
Step 1: Choose you program and apply for one of Trent's competitive co-op streams!
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!
Accept your offer and prepare to be #Trentbound!
Step 3: Ensure you meet the co-op program requirements before the first work term
Co-op students are expected to maintain minimum co-op progression requirements and complete preparatory co-op courses or workshops
Step 4: Gain experience through full-time paid work terms while completing your degree
Complete paid work terms (totaling 12 months of work experience), reflective work term documentation, along with all other degree requirements and graduate career ready!
Student Resources for a Successful Co-op Experience
Co-op Program Requirements
Our co-op programs are predominantly direct-entry with most programs having a transfer-in option for first year students only. Learn more about our co-op programs here!
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.
Transfer into a Co-op Program
Learn how current first year students can apply to transfer into a co-op program.
Co-op Work Term Experience
Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to work full-time through your work term experiences. Learn about what is involved in setting up your co-op work term.
CO-OP STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Learn about the diverse work term experiences of our co-op students in the business, humanities, social sciences, and science programs.
Co-op Assistance Program
Apply to the Co-op Assistance Program and receive financial support for your co-op work term experiences.
Co-op Fees, OSAP & Scholarships
Learn more about co-op program fees, OSAP and co-op, and scholarships.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? The journey starts now, and we’re here to guide you through the process. Apply today for a 2025 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.