Co-op Forms and Resources
GENERAL CO-OP RESOURCES
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Co-operative Education Roadmap | Visualize your path to Co-operative Education success with this guide. Follow the steps and explore additional information through the links provided.Be sure to check out the roadmap in Career Connection for a clear guide through the program. Current Students can log in, click Roadmaps, select the Co-op Student Roadmap, and hit start! |
| Co-op Entrance and Application Video Transcript | This video has been created by the Career Development Centre to help prospective students understand the eligibility and process of entering the Co-op program at KPU. Check out Apply to Co-operative Education for next steps! If there are questions or comments regarding this video, please Contact the Co-op office in the Career Development Centre at co-op@kpu.ca |
| Navigating Career Connection Video Transcript | This video has been created by the Career Development Centre to help existing COOP 1101 students navigate Career Connection and begin the process of applying for Co-op jobs.If there are questions or comments regarding this video, please contact the Co-op office in the Career Development Centre at co-op@kpu.ca |
| Co-op Student Handbook | The Co-op Student Handbook provides guidelines to students participating in a Co-op option within their program. Participating Co-op students agree to abide by these guidelines. The guidelines contain definitions and procedures of Co-operative Education at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Procedures are subject to change as Co-op program at KPU evolves over time. |
| Job Application Formatting Guide | This formatting guide includes several tips and tricks to help you throughout the development of your application documents (e.g. Resume and Cover Letter). As a Co-op students, or a job seeker in general, it is important to make a good first impression and often a company's first impression of a candidate is their application documents. So make sure you pay attention to the small details to ensure you make that first impression great! |
| Career Resources | Explore the Career Development Centre's comprehensive list of resources to find valuable advice on choosing a career, planning your education, and securing employment. Simplify your career search and get the guidance you need! |
| Career Connection Tips Sheet | New to Career Connection? Explore the tips sheet for guidance on using Career Connection for Co-op students! |
| Logging into Career Connection TutorialVideo of Logging into Career Connection for the First Time | Here is a quick video on how to log in for the first time, set up your profile, and search for jobs in Career Connection. |
CO-OP SUBMISSION FORMS
Below is a list of commonly used forms for current Co-op students. These forms should only be used once directed to by the Co-op office or a Co-op Instructor.
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Download the form here: Co-operative Education Student Agreement (ALL CO-OP STUDENTS) | All Co-op students must sign the Co-operative Education Student Agreement form before proceeding in the Co-op program.Submit the Co-op Student Agreement here |
| Study Permit Confirmation Letter (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE CO-OP PROGRAM ONLY) | When securing a Co-op placement, students must remain enrolled in an approved Co-op program. Upon request, a valid letter from the KPU Co-op office confirming that the work placement is a required part of your program can be requested. Email co-op@kpu.ca for more information. |
| Submit Study Permit(INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE CO-OP PROGRAM ONLY) | Submit your study permit in Career Connection |
| Study Permit Extension Request(ALL KPU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) | In order to apply for a work permit, International students must have a valid study permit. If your study permit is expiring and you need to extend it, please request a study permit extension letter from KPU International to apply for an extension.To apply for a study permit extension, click here. |
| Co-op Work Term Late Registration Form**Only use this form when directed to by the Co-op office | If you need to drop courses past the registration deadline, you will need to fill out a Co-op Work Term: Late Registration Form to avoid incurring tuition penalties or additional fees. Please Note: Only Co-op students that have successfully secured a work term placement for the Given term will be eligible to request and submit the form.All courses being dropped must be done at the same time you are registered for your Co-op work term. We won't assist you with dropping courses penalty-free at a later date.Additional courses you remain in are now your responsibility.It is also your responsibility to review co-requisites that may exist for the courses you are requesting to drop and speak to an academic advisor who can help determine your course planning, if required.The registration form can be found on the Student Enrolment Services website.Reach out to the co-op office for questions and assistance in dropping your courses. |
| Co-op Course Overload Form**Only use this form when directed to by the Co-op office | If you are registered for more than 17.5 credits in a semester, you must complete a Co-op Course Overload Form. The form must be initialled by your academic advisor and Co-op instructor, and signed by your employer and the Dean or Designate.Please Note: If you wish to take additional courses with your work term, you need to discuss and obtain signatures from the following parties: Academic AdvisorCo-op instructorDean's OfficeYour employer prior to you registering for your Work TermWhile the Co-op office does not recommend taking additional classes while on a work term, there may be certain circumstances that require you to do this. Please keep in mind that additional courses must not impact your work term schedule in any way. |
| Employer Evaluation Form | Students currently on a Co-op Work Term will have their employer complete this evaluation at the end of the term. A completed form must be sent directly to your Co-op instructor by the end of the term in order to receive a final grade. |
| Co-op Status Request Form | Use this form to: Request withdrawal from the Co-op programAsk for a review of your Co-op status if you: Don’t have access to Co-op jobs (Non-Released Co-op student)Haven’t been accepted into the Co-op programHave been removed from the Co-op programAre unsure of your current Co-op status |
***If you notice that any of these forms are outdated or incorrect, please let our office know @ co-op@kpu.ca
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