Apply to Mechanical Engineering Co‑op
Please select from the choices below:
Dalhousie students
Who can apply
Bachelor of Engineering students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply to the co-op program:
- Has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- Will have completed the Diploma in Engineering by April 30th
- Has at least four study terms remaining in their program
- Is eligible to work in Canada (international students with a valid study permit must apply for a co-op work permit)
- Is proficient in oral and written English
- Is motivated and capable of handling the extra workload of participating in a job competition while carrying a full course load
When to apply
Engineering students apply 8 months prior to the first work term which is from September to December. View the work term schedule for Mechanical Engineering.
How to apply
Register for the Online Co-op Orientation Course (ENGI 8890) by mid-January.
How to be admitted
- Complete the Online Co-op Orientation Course (ENGI 8890) by mid-April. Course access instructions will be emailed to you by the end of January.
- Obtain the Diploma in Engineering by April 30th. Students completing the Diploma in Engineering after April 30th will not have access to co-op job postings, but may choose to conduct a self-directed job search for the fall term. All self-obtained co-op positions must be approved for Co-op by mid-September.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 as of April 30th
Late admission
Students who do not work during the fall term must contact askcoop@dal.ca to see if they are eligible for late admission to the Co-op Program.
Associated university students
Who can apply
Bachelor of Engineering students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply to the co-op program:
- Has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- Will have completed the Diploma in Engineering by April 30th
- Has at least four study terms remaining in their program
- Is eligible to work in Canada (international students with a valid study permit must apply for a co-op work permit)
- Is proficient in oral and written English
- Is motivated and capable of handling the extra workload of participating in a job competition while carrying a full course load
When to apply
Application to Co-op must be made 8 months prior to the first work term which is from September to December.
View the work term schedule for Mechanical Engineering.
You cannot apply to Co-op until you have applied to Dalhousie, which should be done nine months before your first work term. Having a ‘placement’ in an engineering program does not constitute admission to Dalhousie, which is a separate step that all associated university students must complete.
How to apply
- Apply to Dalhousie by December 1. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have any questions about this process.
- Register for the Online Co-op Orientation Course (ENGI 8890) by mid-January (Instructions to follow by email).
How to be admitted
- Complete the Online Co-op Orientation Course (ENGI 8890) by mid-April. Course access instructions will be emailed to you by the end of January.
- Obtain the Diploma in Engineering by April 30th. Students completing the Diploma in Engineering after April 30th will not have access to co-op job postings, but may choose to conduct a self-directed job search for the fall term. All self-obtained co-op positions must be approved for Co-op by mid-September.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 as of April 30th
Late admission
Students who do not work during the fall term must email askcoop@dal.ca to see if they are eligible for late admission to the co-op program.