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In addition to filling out the SIF, you must also complete an application for admission to the Turfgrass diploma program. Please refer to the Admission Services website at: https://admission.uoguelph.ca

For early admission consideration, your Supplementary Information Form should reach the University by February 15, 2016. Forms submitted later may be considered, space permitting.

This form must be completed and emailed to Jill Johnson at: jjohnson@uoguelph.ca

If absolutely necessary, the form can be printed and mailed to:

Jill Johnson, Program CounsellorAssociate Diploma in Turfgrass ManagementOAC Dean's OfficeJohnston Hall, Room 133AUniversity of GuelphGuelph, ONN1G 2W1

Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management Supplementary Information Form

Surname: O.U.A.C#:

Given Names: Telephone#:

Home address:

The associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management is an intensive, highly technical program that requires applicants to have a minimum amount of experience and basic understanding of practical turf management practices. Both academic performance and work experience are required and will be considered when making admission decisions.

Instructions Completion and submission of this form by the application deadline are required for application consideration. Because the content and form of your submission will contribute to our admission decision, you are encouraged to review the entire Supplementary Information Form before responding and to answer the questions in paragraph form. The University expects you to formulate all answers without assistance from others, please limit the length of your responses to the amount of space allocated on this form.

Please list two people, who could, if contacted, verify the supplementary information you have submitted. At least one reference must be that of a previous or current employer who could confirm employment history you have indicated.

References Name: Name:

Position: Position:

Address: Address:

Telephone: Telephone:

Email: Email:

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Please type your responses. (You may wish to type your responses in Word and copy them into the space provided within the PDF).

1. Why do you wish to pursue an Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management?

2. What experience do you have with the turfgrass industry (through work, activities and hobbies)? How has thisexperience influenced your decision to apply to the program and how has it made you a better candidate for theprogram?

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3. What activities and organizations (outside the turfgrass industry) have you been involved that you believe willmake you a better candidate for our program and why?

4. What particular skills, experience and/or knowledge do you have that are important for an applicant to theTurfgrass Management program and why do you think they are important?

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5. Are there other factors, such as health-related concerns, economic or social conditions that you believe arepertinent to the consideration of your application? If yes, please explain.

Attach a resume with details of your work experience. Your application will not be considered complete without an attached resume.

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