Co-op Work Permit Information for International Students

As an international student participating in a work-integrated learning activity (co-op work term, field/practicum/clinical placement, or service-learning activity) you must have a valid Co-op Work Permit issued by Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada (IRCC) prior to going out on placement.

Students who do not submit a copy of their Co-op Work Permit application letter will not be able to begin their scheduled placement.

Please see the instructions below on how to apply and submit your Co-op Work Permit.

How to Apply for a Co-op Work Permit 

• There is no cost to apply for Co-op Work Permit.
• You will need a copy of your Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Mohawk College.
• To apply for your Co-op Work Permit, please see the IRCC webpage for application details.

Have you already applied for a Co-op Work Permit?

• If you have already applied for your Co-op Work Permit, you do not need to re-apply.
• Please upload a copy of your proof of application through the Co-op Work Permit webform

Have you already received a copy of a valid Co-op Work Permit? 

• If you have already received your valid Co-op Work Permit with dates that will cover your placement, you do not need to re-apply.
• Please upload a copy of your valid Co-op Work Permit into the Co-op Work Permit webform

Questions regarding Co-op Work Permits?

• Download Mohawk’s step-by-step Co-op Work Permit Application Guide.
• Email: international.services@mohawkcollege.ca

Co-op Work Permit Examples

Valid Co-op Work Permit Application Example

Valid Co-op Work Permit Example