Co-op for Credit

Co-op for Credit is a new option for BComm students in the Co-op Program to receive credit hours for successfully completed work terms. Each work term has the potential to earn 3 credit hours through a Co-op for Credit course, to a maximum of 9 credit hours total in the degree.   

The first work term eligible for credit will be Spring/Summer 2027. 

No. Both new and current students in the Co-op Program can opt-in once the Co-op for Credit option starts.

No. Only work terms starting in Spring/Summer 2027 and onwards will have the option of receiving credit. 

No. You must register for the credit bearing course before the start of your work term. 

Yes. You can do a work term and decide not to complete the associated course that provides the credit.  

No, you must have a confirmed work term placement in order to enroll and complete the Co-op for Credit course.  

Whether a student is taking BCOM 2100, BCOM 3100, or BCOM 4100 is based on the number of “credited” work terms a student has completed. If a student has never gotten credit for a work term (i.e. has not already successfully completed BCOM 2100, 3100, 4100), they start at BCOM 2100 even if it’s not their first work term.   

Yes. If it’s your first time taking a credit bearing course for co-op, you can register for BCOM 2100 once you have a confirmed work term, starting in Spring 2027 or later. 

If it’s your first time taking a credit bearing course for co-op, must start with BCOM 2100. If you have completed BCOM 2100, you can take BCOM 3100. If you have completed BCOM 3100, you can take BCOM 4100.  

Deadlines are the same as the registration deadlines for other undergraduate courses. Registration deadlines can be found on the Important Dates page.  

Students will be required to have a confirmed work term before they can register for the Co-op for Credit course.

Deadlines are the same as the registration deadlines for other undergraduate courses. Registration deadlines can be found on the Important Dates page. 

Credited courses are bound by the standard Withdrawal Refund Schedule. 

Students can withdraw from the Co-op for Credit course and still remain in their work term. Students who withdraw from their work term will be required to withdraw from the Co-op for Credit course.  

The maximum credit hours taken with a work term is 6 credit hours including the Co-op for Credit course (BCOM 2100, 3100, 4100). Meaning only one course (3 credit hours) can be taken at the same time as BCOM 2100, 3100, or 4100. This course must not conflict with your work term hours.  

BCOM 2100 starting in Spring/Summer 2027 and each term onwards.  

BCOM 3100 starting in Fall 2027 and each term onwards.  

BCOM 4100 starting in Winter 2028 and each term onwards. 

Any approved Commerce work term will be eligible for Co-op for Credit. 

No, the admissions requirements for the Co-op Program will not differ for students planning on taking Co-op for Credit versus those who do not. However, students must meet the prerequisite requirements for the Co-op for Credit courses at the point of registration. The Co-op Program admissions CGPA is 2.50 and the Co-op for Credit course prerequisite CGPA is 2.70.  

BCOM 2100 - Enrollment in the Co-op Program and CGPA 2.70. A confirmed work term is required to enroll.  

BCOM 3100 - Coming Soon. 

BCOM 4100 - Coming Soon. 

BCOM 2100 can be counted as a Free Elective. 

BCOM 3100 can be counted as a Free Elective or Commerce Elective. Individual majors may allow this course to count towards a major requirement.  

BCOM 4100 can be counted as a Free Elective or Commerce Elective. Individual majors may allow this course to count towards a major requirement. 

Currently, there is no separate distinction for Co-op for Credit.  Students who complete three co-op work terms and meet academic requirements attain Co-operative Education Distinction on their degree parchment. 

Students will continue to pay the $500 Co-op fee for the work term, and then the credited course (BCOM 2100, BCOM 3100, and BCOM 4100) will have the same tuition as a regular Commerce course. Additional student fees may apply based on standard fee structure set out by the University 

The courses will not be given standard letter grades. If the course is successfully completed, credit will be awarded. If the course is not successfully completed, credit will not be awarded.  

If you do not successfully complete the Co-op for Credit course, you will not receive credit for your work term. You can choose to retake the Co-op for Credit course again with your next work term to achieve the credit.  

If you complete the requirements for the work term but not the credited course, you will still receive the work term notation on your transcript but will not receive credit.