{"id":97,"date":"2025-03-11T12:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/co-op\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2025-03-11T12:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:48:09","slug":"international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/co-op\/international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        International Students\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>International students who meet the co-op admission requirements for their degree program are welcome to participate in Co-operative Education at 杏吧原创.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Federal government departments and agencies give preference to Canadian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 杏吧原创 University Co-op Program application process and the fees charged for program participation are the same for international and domestic students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible to work in Canada, international students must be in possession of a valid Co-op Work Permit. The following information details the application process and the timeline for when students are provided with their Co-op Letter of Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-co-op-work-permit\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Co-op Work Permit\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-co-op-work-permit\">\n            \n\n<p>All international co-op students are required to apply for a Co-op Work Permit before beginning their co-op work terms in Canada. Most students cannot work full-time without a valid work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>杏吧原创 Co-operative Education provides international students with a Co-op Letter of Support required for the Co-op Work Permit application. Work permits can take three months or more to be processed. Students should apply for their Co-op Work Permit immediately after they receive the supporting documentation. The application process is through the IRCC website, and there is no application fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-op Work Permits are typically valid for the same period as the student\u2019s study permit. It is possible to apply to renew the study permit, and Co-op Work Permit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about authorized work for international students and how to apply for a Co-op Work Permit, contact the Immigration Advising Team at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/isso\/immigration-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">杏吧原创\u2019s International Student Services Office.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you receive your Co-op Work Permit, please e-mail the co-op office&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:co-opprogram@carleton.ca\">co-opprogram@carleton.ca<\/a>&nbsp;indicating your student number and the expiry date of the permit.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-co-op-letter-of-support\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Co-op Letter of Support\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-co-op-letter-of-support\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Undergraduate International Students<\/strong><br>International undergraduate students will receive their Co-op Letter of Support by October 15th if they are completing the COOP 1000 course during the Fall semester. Students completing COOP 1000 during the Winter semester will receive their Co-op Letter of Support by February 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Graduate International Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall Admissions \u2013 International graduate students admitted into the Co-op Program for the Fall semester will receive their Co-op Letter of Support by August 31st if their co-op application is received by August 1st and they accept the Co-op Program Terms and Conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter Admissions \u2013 International graduate students admitted into the Co-op Program for the Winter semester will receive their Co-op Letter of Support by December 22nd if their application is received by December 1st and they accept the Co-op Program Terms and Conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Admissions \u2013\u00a0International graduate students admitted into the Co-op Program for the summer semester will receive their Co-op Letter of Support by April 30th if their application is received by April 1st and they accept the Co-op Program Terms and Conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-to-apply-for-a-co-op-work-permit\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How to Apply for a Co-op Work Permit\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-to-apply-for-a-co-op-work-permit\">\n            \n\n<p><br>To get started, sign in or create an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) secure account \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/account.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRCC Secure Account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A step-by-step video of the application process is available for review on the COOP 1000 Brightspace course and Graduate Student Support Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-social-insurance-number\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Social Insurance Number\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-social-insurance-number\">\n            \n\n<p>The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used for identification purposes. International students need to obtain a SIN in order to work in Canada. The International Student Services Office has\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/isso\/immigration-support\/social-insurance-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instructions on applying for a SIN<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International students who meet the co-op admission requirements for their degree program are welcome to participate in Co-operative Education at 杏吧原创. Note: Federal government departments and agencies give preference to Canadian citizens. The 杏吧原创 University Co-op Program application process and the fees charged for program participation are the same for international and domestic students. 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