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Admission Requirements

Applying for Co-op is as easy as 1, 2, 3, and 4! Your application will be approved if you complete this four-step process:

Step 1

Meet the following prerequisites:

  • Have a Douglas College GPA of 2.33 (C+) or better;
  • Completed 18 program-related credits;
  • Registered in one of the following Douglas College diploma programs for a minimum of 9 credits for the semester when applying for Co-op: 
    • Accounting Management
    • Business Management
    • Computing Science and Information Systems
    • General Business
    • Marketing Management
    • University Transfer Arts
    • University Transfer Commerce
    • University Transfer Science
    • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching

Step 2

Attend a mandatory information session.

For a schedule of upcoming sessions, see Information session

Step 3
Submit your application online by: date and time TBA

Step 4

Attend two mandatory prerequisite seminars (Resume/Cover Letter and Interview Skills).

For a schedule of upcoming seminars, see Information sessions