Eligibility Requirements and Deadlines for Approvals
Be a full-time degree seeking student.
Complete 1 academic year in program of study.
For graduate students that is the equivalent of 3 consecutive quarters of full-time study and for undergraduate students that is 2 consecutive semesters of full-time study.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Cannot complete co-op in your final term of study.
Complete at least three academic quarters with full-time on-ground status, with an active SEVIS record.
Students must always make satisfactory academic progress towards degree completion. CPT must not cause a delay in the completion of the student’s academic program
CPT must be within current I-20 program dates
Please review the Co-op and work permit eligibility before applying: Co-op Work Permit – Office of Global Services
If you haven’t received your Co-op work permit you may apply 3-4 months prior to your Co-op work term, contact OGS Canada for more information.
You may not start your Co-op position without a valid Co-op work permit in any capacity. You also need a Social Insurance Number to work.
Your Co-op duration must be less than 50% of your total program timeline with a maximum of six months
You must be registered in an official Co-op course.
Your Co-op position must be full time (30+ hours per week).
All Co-ops must be aligned the academic term start and end dates.
All Co-ops must be aligned with your program of study.
All Co-ops must meet the registrar’s length requirements in the term.
Graduate Quarter full-term (Fall, Winter, Spring): Minimum of 9 weeks or 45 workdays
Graduate Quarter full-term (Summer): minimum of 6 weeks or 30 working days.
Undergraduate Semester, full-term (Fall, Spring, Summer): Minimum of 11 weeks or 55 workdays
Undergraduate Semester (Summer 1 or summer 2 term): Minimum of 5 weeks or 25 workdays
Graduate Important Dates & Deadlines
Spring Quarter Dates & Deadlines
Co-op Start Date Range : 4/1/25-4/21/25
End Date : 7/4/25
Application Deadlines
Start Date : 4/1/2025
Deadline to Apply : 3/7/2025
Start Date : 4/7/2025
Deadline to Apply : 3/14/2025
Start Date : 4/14/2025
Deadline to Apply : 3/21/2025
Start Date : 4/21/2025
Deadline to Apply : 3/28/2025
Summer Quarter Dates & Deadlines
Co-op Start Date Range : 7/1/25-7/14/25
End Date : TBD
Application Deadlines
Start Date : 7/1/2025
Deadline to Apply : 6/6/2025
Start Date : 7/7/2025
Deadline to Apply : 6/13/2025
Start Date : 7/14/2025
Deadline to Apply : 6/20/2025
Undergraduate Important Dates & Deadlines
Summer Semester (4 Month) Important Dates & Deadlines
Co-op Start Date Range : 4/28/25-5/19/25
End Date : 8/11/2025
Application Deadlines
Start Date : 4/28/2025
Deadline to Apply : 4/4/2025
Start Date : 5/5/2025
Deadline to Apply : 4/11/2025
Start Date : 5/12/2025
Deadline to Apply : 4/18/2025
Start Date : 5/19/2025
Deadline to Apply : 4/25/2025
Summer 2/Fall Semester (6 Month) Important Dates & Deadlines
Co-op Start Date Range : 6/23/25-6/30/25
End Date : TBD
Application Deadlines
Start Date : 6/23/2025
Deadline to Apply : 5/30/2025
Start Date : 6/30/2025
Deadline to Apply : 6/6/2025
Summer/Fall Semester (8 Month) Important Dates & Deadlines
