Welcome, Pharmacy co-op students! This webpage will give you an overview of important dates and deadlines if you're using WaterlooWorks to search for co-op Pharmacy jobs. For any jobs found outside of the Full-Cycle Service job board, you can follow the Employer-Student Direct process or the Arrange Own Job process. Visit the School of Pharmacy's co-op page for more information about your co-op degree.
Suggested co-op work term start and end dates
| Date | January - April 2026 | May - August 2026 | September - December 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | January 5 | May 11 | September 8 |
| End date | April 24 | August 21 | December 23 |
Fall 2025 important dates
It’s not too late to find a co-op job for the winter 2026 work term.
- Direct offers: Hiring continues following the last match on October 14. If you are still looking for a winter 2026 work term, keep searching and applying for jobs on WaterlooWorks. After applying, employers will contact you directly to arrange interviews and discuss any offers.
- Fall 2025 co-op work term ends: Friday, December 19, 2025.
- Holiday closure: The University of Waterloo is closed between December 24 and January 4.
- Work term requirements: February 16 is the last day to start work to earn a standard co-op credit for the winter 2026 term