Work‑Integrated Learning & Co‑operative Education

AU Student Applications

If you are applying to Dalhousie Engineering as an engineering student from an Associated University (AU), you will need to take a few extra steps to apply to the co-op program after you have applied to Dalhousie for the fall term.

To qualify for co-op, you must have your diploma in Engineering and a minimum GPA of 2.3 (C+). Even if you're not sure about joining co-op now, you must complete the Co-op Orientation Course to keep your options open.

You will receive an email from Dalhousie University inviting you to apply for the co-op orientation course. We will have submitted your name to Dal's Registrar's office, so when you apply as a visitor you will be admitted.

How to apply:

  • Visit: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/
  • Select “Dalhousie Undergraduate Application” when prompted in the portal.  
  • For BENG applications, select that you want to apply to a degree and then select Engineering from a menu.  
  • Example Screen Shot below (Select the term/year you are applying for)
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Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Students ONLY:

Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Students also need to apply as a visiting student as you will be taking the Co-op Orientation Course while you are still studying at your Associated University (Mechanical/Chemical in Winter of your 2ndyear and Industrial in Summer of your 2nd year).

For Visiting Undergrad applications, the selection will look like:

*Admission Term for Mechanical/Chemical will be January and Industrial the admission term will be May

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Please note:

  • Transcripts are not required until May and will be sent from your Associated University to Dalhousie.
    You do not need to provide a letter of permission for you to take ENGI 8890.
  • Students needing to be visiting students in the Winter (Mechanical/Chemical) or Summer (Industrial) will need to submit two applications (fall application to Dalhousie and Visiting Student Application), but pay only one $70 application fee.
  • Students in Civil, Environmental and Electrical do not need to apply as a visiting student as you will take the Co-op Orientation Course once you are a Dalhousie student.

Questions about the application process? Contact Tracey Roy, Assistant Registrar, Admissions