Co-op Internship Program | Experiential Education Unit

Applications for UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) 2026–27 are now closed.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email with one of three possible outcomes during the week of August 4, 2026:

✅Firm Admission
You have been accepted into UTMCIP.
- August 10, 2026: Check ACORN for your invitation.
- August 17, 2026: Accept your invitation in ACORN by this date to secure your spot.

️⚠️Conditional Admission
Your admission depends on meeting program and Subject POSt requirements.
- September 14, 2026: Check ACORN for your invitation.
- September 20, 2026: Accept your Subject POSt and UTMCIP invitations in ACORN by this date and confirm your interest by email.

⏳ Waitlist
You may be offered admission if space becomes available.
- September 14–27, 2026: Monitor your U of T email for waitlist updates and respond promptly to any offer.

A perfect balance of academic skills and industry experience

The UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) is a professional work-integrated learning opportunity for University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) students enrolled in specific programs of study.

When you participate in this program, you'll receive professional development and work readiness support before and during your work experience.

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What departments participate in this program?

The UTMCIP is currently available in participating programs offered by the following academic units:

Department of Biology
Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences
Department of Economics
Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences
Department of Management
Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
Institute of Forensic Science

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Key program features

Complete mandatory "work-readiness modules", followed by a 12 or 16-month paid work experience.
The time to degree completion is typically 5 years.
Graduate with an acknowledgement on your transcript.

Why Choose UTMCIP?

Paid Work Experience

You'll receive a competitive salary for the duration of your work experience, as determined by the employer.

Students in co-op internship programs earn a higher salary after graduation compared to students without co-op internship experience.

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Professional Development Support

You'll have access to a portal to search for opportunities, along with dedicated staff to support you throughout the program. You'll also receive workplace readiness and job search guidance.

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Flexible Work Term

You have the option to choose between a 12 or 16-month paid work experience

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Build Your Career Network

You can network with top employers and expand your connections within a given industry/field. You'll also have access to exclusive networking events.

Graduate with a Professional Advantage

You'll gain an understanding of the hiring process and work experience to help clarify your future goals. Also, employers may wish to rehire students after graduation.