PGWP Eligibility

[Saurav-234]

Hello Everyone,
So, I am studying a 3 year program with 3 Co-Op terms. My first Co-Op should have been Jan 2025-May2025 after my 3rd semester, but I couldn’t find one. I asked if I could do 4th semester but academic advisor told be I either go on break or find Co-Op. I asked my advisors and they told me it was a scheduled break so I worked full time during that time. Now I am studying 4 semester in summer and have another Co-Op term from September 2025-December 2025. What should I do if I couldn’t find Co-Op. also if I find Co-Op, Now I only have 2 Co-Op terms left which means even if I do it, I won’t complete my whole Co-Op thing. Will it affect my PGWP?

Ps: I haven’t failed any classes and Co-Op is not mandatory for my program.

 

[forevermore76]

Hello Everyone,
So, I am studying a 3 year program with 3 Co-Op terms. My first Co-Op should have been Jan 2025-May2025 after my 3rd semester, but I couldn’t find one. I asked if I could do 4th semester but academic advisor told be I either go on break or find Co-Op. I asked my advisors and they told me it was a scheduled break so I worked full time during that time. Now I am studying 4 semester in summer and have another Co-Op term from September 2025-December 2025. What should I do if I couldn’t find Co-Op. also if I find Co-Op, Now I only have 2 Co-Op terms left which means even if I do it, I won’t complete my whole Co-Op thing. Will it affect my PGWP?

Ps: I haven’t failed any classes and Co-Op is not mandatory for my program.

It shouldn't have any impacts if you can graduate without co-op.

 

[LorenaSinclair]

Hello Everyone,
So, I am studying a 3 year program with 3 Co-Op terms. My first Co-Op should have been Jan 2025-May2025 after my 3rd semester, but I couldn’t find one. I asked if I could do 4th semester but academic advisor told be I either go on break or find Co-Op. I asked my advisors and they told me it was a scheduled break so I worked full time during that time. Now I am studying 4 semester in summer and have another Co-Op term from September 2025-December 2025. What should I do if I couldn’t find Co-Op. also if I find Co-Op, Now I only have 2 Co-Op terms left which means even if I do it, I won’t complete my whole Co-Op thing. Will it affect my PGWP?

Ps: I haven’t failed any classes and Co-Op is not mandatory for my program.

This is stressful, but you’re probably okay. Since Co-Op is not mandatory for your program, missing or shortening it usually does not affect PGWP eligibility. PGWP is based on completing an eligible program and maintaining full-time status in required study terms. Scheduled breaks are allowed, and working full time during them is fine. Not completing all Co-Op terms is common and generally not a problem if the program itself is finished normally. If you can find a Co-Op, do it. If not, focus on finishing your courses strong. The safest move is to confirm everything with your school’s international student office and get it in writing. That way you’re covered.