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. Visit the sections below to help you on your way.

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Events


  1. Mar. 1, 2024Celebrating standout co-op students in work-integrated learning month
    Award recipents lining up to receive award, and other people are clapping for them

    It's time to celebrate! Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) recognizes outstanding co-op students during work-integrated learning month.

    By: Cameron Stirrup (he/him)

  2. Feb. 15, 2024Rising through the ranks: Waterloo Engineering student's journey to CEO at Woodbridge
    John Zianis with a group of Woodbridge staff and Waterloo co-op students

    Waterloo Engineering student climbs up the ranks at Woodbridge and goes on to develop future leaders in the process.

    By: Namish Modi (he/him)

  3. Jan. 31, 2024Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) partner in piloting new graduate co-op opportunities
    Group of students seated at a table talking and reading

    Innovative student support model is a key differentiator for enhanced work-integrated learning.

    By: Matthew King (he/him)

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  1. Oct. 19, 2023Co-op is the time to try things
    Ashley Ferreira smiling while standing on a beach.

    Ashley Ferreira (she/her), a fourth-year Physics and Astronomy student, discusses her co-op experience at Waterloo that has taken her through natural resources, aerospace and the government. She mentions how venturing out of your ideal industry and trying different roles is beneficial.

  2. Mar. 14, 2024All hands on deck: co-op at the School of Anatomy
    University of Waterloo students, Kaija and Megan, posing with their arms crossed in their lab coats.

    Kaija Donaldson (she/her) and Megan Davitsky (she/her) are both entering their third year of Kinesiology. Having completed their first two co-op terms at the School of Anatomy, Kaija and Megan discuss their work as anatomy program assistants, the positive impacts they have made on Waterloo youth and what they hope to accomplish in the future.   

  3. Mar. 7, 2024Scaling new heights on co-op
    University of Waterloo student, Ryan Tang, taking a photo with his camera.

    Ryan Tang (he/him) is a third-year Geological Engineering student with an unwavering spirit for adventure. He narrates the thrilling story behind the photo that won him first place in the “Where in the World?!” photo contest, recaps valuable lessons from all three of his work terms and provides insight for students considering an international experience of their own.

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