Application Process

Interested students will complete a preliminary application at one of several informational meetings held in September and October of their sophomore year. The students provide brief descriptions of their environmental interests, internship possibilities, and ideas for a senior integrative project. This information is used by the Center to match students with a Center advisor who will assist them through the application process. The applicant should also contact his/her faculty advisor for assistance in planning the senior integrative project.

The program application should include the following:

•  A completed application form

•  Two letters of recommendation by faculty

•  An academic transcript

•  A program proposal that includes five distinct elements:

- Personal essay about the student and why s/he would like to participate in the Certificate Program

- A description of the student's general academic program and possible study away plans

- A description of how the three additional courses will prepare the student for the summer internship or research project and the senior integrative project

- A proposed internship or research project

- A brief description of the proposed senior integrative project

The program application must be completed online through the student's e-Portfolio and submitted by November of the sophomore year. Workshops are offered by CELS to acquaint the students with the e-Portfolio process.

Handbook

Program Application