Welcome Waterloo co-op students!

Explore careers, gain experience and earn money through North America's largest co-op program.

Our students are some of the best and brightest, and our employers know it! One thing is for sure: co-op at Waterloo exists because of YOU and your talent. Now that you're here, we're committed to helping you have the most positive co-op experience possible.

So, what's co-op like?

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Himani

"When I came to Waterloo, I didn’t know what I wanted to do and I felt so behind. The Waterloo co-op program is really great to get an idea of different roles and using that knowledge can be useful to figure out exactly what you really enjoy doing."

Read more about Himani's co-op terms
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Misha

“That's something that I'm very appreciative to have co-op for because we only have four-month time intervals in these positions to try out the job and the company, instead of being locked in for a year or more.”

Learn more about Misha's co-op experience
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Audrey

"A valuable lesson I learned from this experience is to take pride in your major; passion transcends traditional expectations. Co-op has given me invaluable insights and practical learning that extend beyond my classroom learning."

See what Audrey has to say about co-op

Find your co-op job

There are many ways to find a co-op job! Many students start their search on WaterlooWorks, but there are other options to consider to help find a job that fits your goals and meets the requirement for co-op credit.

Job search support

Supports and resources

Need help navigating co-op at Waterloo? Co-op can be challenging, but we're here for you every step of the way. Check out our online supports and if you have any questions you can connect with your co-op advisor.

Explore supports and resources

  • Info sessions, events and workshops

    See what's happening!

  • Your co-op advisor

    Have questions?

News

Nadeine Metwali
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Dedicated Waterloo student wins Canadian Buildings National Student Scholarship

By: Maddie Savage (she/her)

A prestigious scholarship is helping a Waterloo Architectural Engineering student to shape her career.

Nadine Metwali received the first-place Canadian Buildings National Student Scholarship. Out of 587 students in the Canadian Buildings program, they selected her for the $3,500 award — which aims to identify students with high potential.

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