Application Process
01. Preparation
Eligibility
Check your eligibility before applying for the programme. You should:
- Be a non-first year or non-final year UG student in your programme
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
Plan Ahead for Graduation
Careful planning is needed!
Since the Co-op programme will take up at least one study semester in which you will not be able to take credit-bearing courses, you will need to make a decision about your projected time of graduation and think about how to make up the missing credits.
Your options:
- Make up the missing credits either by taking credit-bearing courses in the summer or taking additional courses and overload in a study semester. In this way you will be able to graduate without deferring.
- You may choose to defer your graduation which would involve a nominal tuition fee.
Students can consult the Co-op Office, and also their home faculties, Academic Advisors for advice in devising their study plans.
Preparation Modules
In preparation for working in a professional environment, students should complete the Career Preparation Modules (12 contact hours), offered by CEDARS, before starting your Co-op placement. The Preparation Modules consist of two compulsory Training Modules (Modules 1 & 2) and a Coaching Module. These comprehensive training and coaching sessions are designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for their work placement.
These modules can be completed any time prior to taking up the Co-op placement.
02. Application
Registration for Co-op Job Bank
Students who are interested and eligible for the Co-op Programme should first register to access the Co-op Job Bank, by completing the Registration Form.
Registration is not a commitment to continue with the Co-op programme, but will allow you to be able to access the Co-op Job Bank and placement information, and explore to see if any of the job postings are suitable for you.
Registered students will be able to submit applications for the posted jobs. Closing dates vary across the jobs, students should pay attention to the deadlines as well as the placement period which fits your study plan.
Timeline
Students should selection which round of placements they are targeting and applying, and pay close attention to the timelines.
If you are a Non-Local Students
Yes, you can participate in the Co-op programme too!
According to Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD), starting from 1 November 2024, full-time non-local undergraduate students would be temporarily exempted from the restrictions on taking up part-time jobs.
The ImmD will issue new NOLs to eligible students through HKU. Students with visas/entry permits approved on or after 1 November 2024 shall be issued the updated NOLs. Students should contact their Faculty Office to obtain the NOLs.
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| Summer Round Jun – Dec Placement |
Sem 1 Round Sep/Oct – Mar/Apr Placement |
Sem 2 Round Jan – July Placement |
|
| Application Deadline | By 7 March | By 5 June | By 3 October |
| Employer Interviews | By 4 April | By 3 July | By 31 October |
| Offer Confirmation by Employers | By 18 April | By 17 July | By 14 November |
Summer Round
Jun – Dec
Placement
Sem 1 Round
Sep/Oct – Mar/Apr
Placement
Sem 2 Round
Jan – July
Placement
03. Interview & Selection
Preliminary Screening
Applicants will be initially screened by the Co-operative Education Office based on the eligibility criteria for the Co-op programme and the job posting requirements.
Shortlisting and Interviewing by Employers
Selected applications will then be passed to employers for screening. Employers will inform shortlisted applicants for interview arrangements.
Results release
Successful applicants will receive formal job offers from employers.
04. Confirmation
Faculty Endorsement and Enrolment
After receiving the job offer, students should seek endorsement from their home faculty, who will enrol students in the COOP3000 course on the Portal. COOP3000 is not a course that students have to register for—the Faculty of the Co-op office will enrol students who have successfully obtained placements.
Upon successful enrolment in COOP3000, students should then arrange to drop all other credit-bearing courses in that semester, in order to continue with the Co-op programme.
Procedures and Timeline
Procedures
Eligible students should register to the Co-op programme by filling in the Pre-enrollment Form. Registered students can access the placement information and submit applications in the Job bank. Application closing dates vary across the jobs, students should pay attention to the deadline as well as the placement period which fits your study plan.
Timeline
Suggested Timelines for commencing COOP3000 (7 months or above work placement)
|
Stage |
June – January |
January – August |
September – April |
|
Job Application by Students |
By 7 March |
By 3 October |
By 5 June |
|
Interview by Employers |
By 4 April |
By 31 October |
By 3 July |
|
Offer Confirmation by Employers |
By 18 April |
By 14 November |
By 17 July |
|
Onboarding |
June |
January |
September |
| Job Application by Students | Interview by Employers | Offer Confirmation by Employers | Onboarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| By 7 March | By 4 April | By 18 April | June |
| Job Application by Students | Interview by Employers | Offer Confirmation by Employers | Onboarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| By 5 June | By 3 July | By 17 July | September |
| Job Application by Students | Interview by Employers | Offer Confirmation by Employers | Onboarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| By 3 October | By 31 October | By 14 November | January |
Selection workflow
Stage 1
Application submission through the Job Bank
Stage 2
Shortlisting by the Cooperative Education Office
Stage 3
Screening processes by employers
Stage 4
Results release
Stage 5
Students seek endorsement from their home faculty and be enrolled in COOP3000 on Portal
Points to note for Non-local students
According to Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD), starting from 1 November 2024, full-time non-local undergraduate students would be temporarily exempted from the restrictions on taking up part-time jobs.
The ImmD will issue to eligible students through the institution new NOLs setting out the relaxation. Eligible students are NOT required to submit such applications separately. Current Students should contact their Faculty Office to obtain the updated NOLs.
Students approved of visas/entry permits on or after 1 November 2024 shall be issued with the updated NOLs.
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