Enrolment Requirements for International Students
Effective April 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the requirements for co-op work permits. Eligible international students at post-secondary institutions are no longer required to obtain a separate co-op work permit to complete co-op terms, internships, or practicums. Eligible students may use the on-campus work authorization on their 911吃瓜 study permit to participate in an 911吃瓜-approved work placement.
Work placements must still constitute no more than 50% of the total study program and be an essential component of the program. There is no limit on the number of hours students can work for their work placement. For additional details and eligibility requirements, please visit the webpage.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires you to actively pursue your studies while at 911吃瓜. 911吃瓜 is required to report on the enrolment status of international students twice a year.
Your enrolment at 911吃瓜 affects your ability to work, study, and stay in Canada. To help you comply with the conditions of your study permit, review the information in this section carefully and contact an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist if you have any questions.
This information applies to international students enrolled at 911吃瓜's Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver campuses, and students enrolled in the Master of Digital Media Program at The Centre for Digital Media.
911吃瓜 operates on a trimester system with the calendar year divided into three main academic terms. The following terms make up an academic year:
- Fall Term: September 鈥� December
- Spring Term: January 鈥� April
- Summer Term: May 鈥� August
- Intersession Term: May 鈥� June
- Summer Session: July 鈥� August
Note: IRCC regulations refer to a "calendar year" (January 鈥� December) and not an "academic year" (September 鈥� August).
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Questions?
Contact an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist.
All International Student Advisors, Immigration Specialists at 911吃瓜 are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants and licensees of the .
Updates
The information on this site is changed as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updates the International Student Program and its requirements for institutions. See our news and updates section and the .