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Please refer to the General Information section of the Calendar for the statement of admission policy at UCC.
The Adventure Guide Diploma is not a general outdoor recreation or entry-level program, but is intended for experienced applicants. The program accepts 30 students each September from numerous applicants across Canada. The average age of students in the program to-date has been 24-25 years, with an age range of 19 to over 40. Successful applicants are able to show the following: formal skills training and a high functioning level in at least one adventure sport, significant volume of extended trip experience over at least a three year period, knowledge of employment opportunities within the adventure industry, leadership experience, and a high level of desire to succeed within the program. Approximately 30% of students have completed a previous diploma or degree.
The application deadline is February 28 for the following September. Prospective students are required to attend an orientation session. These are held annually in Kamloops, Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. You can obtain more information about these sessions and the program by calling the program secretary at (250) 828-5221.