Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice

Application requirements

All applications to this program require submission of the following information and supporting documents before your file can be assessed for admission.

Application form 

In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. 

An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time. 

Missed your application deadline? While we can’t make any guarantees, we may be able to accommodate late applications if there's still space and enough time to process. If you're interested in an intake that is now closed to applications, apply for the next available intake and email Admissions with your preferred start date. Make sure you’re prepared to submit your program's required documents right away. We can't make an admissions decision without them. 

Official transcripts 

Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, for all credit courses and/or programs. Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations. 

Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application. 

All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation. 

Additional requirements for flexible admission 

For applicants who will be reviewed under the flexible admission process the following additional supporting documents will be required: 

Personal statement 

Your personal statement should be no less than a one-page letter indicating your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. Your statement should comment upon your personal and career goals, the expectations you have for the program in relation to the achievement of your goals, and the strengths you feel you can bring to the program. 

Letter of reference 

Typically, applicants will provide one reference letter based on your work experience, academic performance, or community service that you have undertaken. There is no set standard for letter of reference format. The length and level of detail in each letter may vary. 

Content of the reference letter should illustrate and support your suitability for admission to the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice program. Content may include how your referee feels you will succeed in the program (and why) and how the program will benefit you. Indication of demonstrated skills, competencies and aptitudes and other relevant information about which the referee can comment is beneficial. The context in which the referee has come to know you should also be mentioned. 

Résumé 

Your résumé should provide as much information as possible, with special attention given to the past ten years of your career. As a guideline, items in your resume should include: 

• Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved. 
• Training/professional development: List career related training and professional development programs completed within the past five years. Include the source of training, and the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified. 
• Work experience: Please include name of organization, position, length of service and brief description of duties. 
• Voluntary/unpaid work experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service. 
• Information technology training and experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use. 
• Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, community/volunteer sector. 
• Other relevant information : Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee. 

If applicable

• Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada, must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application. 
• Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts. 
• An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language. 
• Other information or documents as may be requested to determine your eligibility. 

For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines