Program Overview

In Arts & Science Co-op, you'll follow either a Specialist program, a Double Major program, or a Major with two minors, leading to a four-year degree. This is comprised of 20 full-credit equivalents (FCEs). 

In addition to completing the academic component of your degree, you’ll complete at least four co-op courses and spend 8 to 12 months in jobs – called co-op work terms – that are relevant to your program of study. 

For most programs, you’ll follow the same academic program requirements as your non-co-op peers. However, some programs have specific additional courses and timing requirements that are outlined in the Academic Calendar.

When are my work terms? 

The co-op program alternates work and study semesters until you have completed all of your work term requirements. Before you can begin your work term search, you complete your co-op preparation courses.  These courses are taken in your first year.

Work Term Sequences

When you enter the program, you have a chance to select your desired work term sequence in October during our sequence selection period.  We know that things may change as you progress in your degree so if you should want to change your sequence after it is selected, this is possible.  

There are specific work term eligibility requirements for each co-op program, such as a minimum number of courses, grade point average (GPA), successful completion of required courses, and enrollment in a Co-op Subject POSt (Specialist or Major). 

Awards and scholarships are an opportunity for the University to recognize and celebrate academic excellence. In fact, many of our co-op students are Pearson International Scholars. 

Learn more about UofT awards and scholarships:  

• UofT Awards Explorer 

• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 

• Scholarships & Awards