When Can I Apply?

The Business Co-op Program admits 2 intakes of students each year, one in September and one in January. Please see the application dates for our upcoming intakes below. 

Note: Students join the co-op program at least 4 months before they plan to do their first work term. However, we recommend finance, accounting and international students join 8-12 months before their first work term.

September 2025 (Fall Intake)

• Applications for the Fall 2025 intake will be open from March 1st to June 15th, 2025. 
• Students accepted into this intake will spend the Fall 2025 semester completing orientation materials and searching for a January or May 2026 work placement.

January 2026 (Winter Intake)

• Applications for the Winter 2026 intake will be open from October 1st to 31st, 2025.
• Students accepted into this intake will spend the Winter 2026 semester completing orientation materials and searching for a May or September 2026 work placement.

Check out How Do I Qualify for admission requirements.

 

If you have additional questions, please email us at businesscoop@ualberta.ca.