Ecological Society of America

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September
October
Certification Process Resumes – for Subsequent Year
Recertification reminder: Broadcast email sent to current ecologist with certification ending the coming year.

Certification Information: Email also sent to all ESA members containing information about our Certification Program.
Renew membership now to receive member rate for certification
November
December
January
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS NOW TO ALLOW TIME FOR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS AND/ OR ANY OTHER MISSING INFORMATION TO BE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED BEFORE DEADLINE!!!
February
March
Primary Deadline February 1st. Late Fee ($25) applied to all applications received after this date. All applications post-marked between the dates of February 2nd and March 31st should include the Late Fee in its payment. If this payment was not included in the certification fee by the applicant, he/ she will be invoiced.
April Final Deadline April 15th. ANY applications/ payments/ recommendation letters post-marked after this date may cause the application to be held for next year’s review.
May ESA Headquarters Staff Prepares Applications for Review.
June In early June The Board of Professional Certification Review takes place. The Board will determine if applications are accepted, denied, accepted at lower level, accepted at higher level or if additional information is needed. Notification of Certification Status will be mailed and questions regarding the results may be sent in response. Deadline for Additional Information is June 30th. ANY documents postmarked after this date will be held for next year’s review.
July/August The Board of Professional Certification will hold its Final Review. Notification of Certification Status will be mailed and questions regarding the results and/or appeal requests may be sent in response.
August Certification Process Ends - please submit Current Year Applicants
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