Co-op education is the three-way partnership that is established through negotiation, contractual agreements, and ongoing communication between the student, the employer, and the University. While working full-time with a co-op employer, students receive support and guidance from the Co-op office, faculty members, and peers, and share and reflect on their work term experiences.

A culminating project is completed to bring together the actual workplace experience and academic knowledge and to showcase the work and skills development achieved throughout the co-op work experience.