Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Completed applications should be submitted to Royal Roads University at least 10 working days prior to the start of the program.

There are three starting points each year: January, May and September. The next start dates are:    

  • Spring: May 17, 2010 Application Deadline: April 29, 2010
  • Fall: September 27, 2010 (Application Deadline: September 10, 2010)

Admission Requirements

The following qualifications are required in order to apply for the Certificate in Environmental Practice:

  • Applicants must have completed a college diploma or bachelor’s degree, with satisfactory standing, in any discipline.
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary education must be submitted with your application.
  • Applicants who completed their post secondary education outside of Canada are required to undergo an international credential evaluation. There will be an additional $102 charge in addition to the $102 application fee for this service.
  • Student visas are not required for the Certificate in Environmental Practice program because the program is entirely distance-based.
Applicants who have not completed a minimum of a two-year college diploma or a university degree but who have relevant professional experience may be eligible under Flexible Assessment.

Application Process

To apply to the CCEE's Certificate in Environmental Practice, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the online Application form (Select Environmental Practice - Cert from the Programs drop-down menu)
                        - Provide the $102 Application fee
                        - Provide the $102 Transcripts Evaluation fee for education from abroad, if 
                          applicable
  2. Submit official transcripts from ALL post secondary institutions attended to Royal Roads University Admissions Office: 
                         Admissions, Royal Roads University 
                         2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
  3. Submit Proof of English language proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English
  4. Applicants who have not graduated with a college diploma or university degree but have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience will be required to submit:
                        - Detailed Resume
                        - Personal Statement
                        - Two Letters of Reference 

Applicants, please note that personal information requested on application forms for the Certificate in Environmental Practice program and collected by additional means is made available on a need-to-know basis to authorized employees and contractors of the University and ECO Canada under the terms of the Partnership Agreement for the creation of the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education for the effective conduct of their duties.

These include but are not limited to:

  • Development and evaluation of the marketing and communications related to programs operated by the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education
  • Statistical reporting related to enrollment trends

Royal Roads University will not disclose any personal information to outside parties, except for the releases to ECO Canada of application and program registration information.

Royal Roads University will not disclose any information regarding students’ academic status or grades.