School of Interactive Arts & Technology Student

You must be formally admitted to the Bachelor of Interactive Arts & Technology program and in good academic standing.

Academic Requirements

• CGPA of at least 2.40
  
• Registered as a full-time student (minimum 9 units/semester)
  
• Commitment to completing 3 working semesters
• 45 units minimum completed prior to first work term
• Completion of the Co-op Application Form

Have 80 units or more? 
Before applying to co-op, please book an appointment with our SIAT Co-op Advisor (siatcoop_adv@sfu.ca) to discuss your eligibility for the co-op program.

Students are required to be registered in at least one academic course during the seeking term, but ideally 9 units to qualify for positions that may require full-time status.

Documentation

All students must ensure they have the necessary documents to be legally entitled to work on a co-op term:

• Social Insurance Number: For information about how to obtain a SIN, review the "Applying for a SIN handout" by International Services for Students.
• MSP registration: For information about the medical insurance that students need, including while on a co-op term, review the SFU Medical Insurance page.

Work Permit for International Students

International students are required to obtain a valid Co-op work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before applying to SFU Co-op jobs. Once accepted into the co-op program, you will be issued a letter to include in your work permit application. We recommend applying for the work permit as early as possible, as processing times can be lengthy.