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Computer Science

Co-op work semesters allow students to complete a four-year Honours Degree while gaining the equivalent of one year of career-related work experience. By combining semesters of classroom study with semesters of full-time, paid employment in career-related positions, you will have the best of both worlds as you apply your formal learning to the workplace, and vice versa.

Bachelor of Computer Science Honours Computer Science Co-op 

Bachelor of Computer Science Honours Applied Computing Co-op

Bachelor of Information Technology Co-op

Bachelor of Science Honours Computer Information Systems Co-op 

Bachelor of Science Honours Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization Co-op 

Direct admission from high school available through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 

Year two Application Requirements: year one cumulative average of 60%, major average of 65% and no more than one outstanding grade below 50% 

Continuation Requirement: maintaining a cumulative average of 60%, major average of 65% and no more than one outstanding grade below 50% 

The typical work-study sequence is as follows: 

   Year of Study   

   Fall           

   Winter       

   Summer     

   1    Study    Study    Off
   2    Study (Transform)       Study    Work
   3    Study    Work    Study
   4    Work    Study    Study/Work   
   5    Study    -    -

Each student accepted into the program will have to complete a non-credit job readiness program, Transform during the fall term of their second year of study. A pass in Transform will allow students to move onto the job competition, where they compete for placement opportunities.

Students can apply for the co-op option when applying to the University of Windsor or as a second-year student. 

Selecting co-op when applying to the University of Windsor: 

  • High school applicants – select the co-op degree program on the Ontario University Application Centre form 

  • College/University Transfer applicants – select the co-op degree program on the Ontario University Application Centre for and submit the Co-op Application for Transfer Students form 

  • International applications – select the co-op degree program on the Ontario University Application Centre form 

Current Students: 

Current students not already admitted to the co-op program can apply for co-op in the fall or their second year of study. Students must be full-time, have a minimum major average of 70%, and no more than one outstanding grade below 50% on their transcript. Year two applications are available via mySuccess. Select “Co-op” and follow the instructions provided.  

Download the Co-op Application for Transfer Students form 

Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

Kyle Cacilhas
WIL Coordinator, STEM
Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre, Suite 132
coop@uwindsor.ca | 519-253-3000 ext. 2567

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