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February 23rd, 2026
Applications are now open! Be sure to visit our external portal to answer the short essay questions and indicate your interest in the Certificate in Purpose-Driven and Character Leadership on your intent-to-register!
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March 3, 2026 4:00-5:00pm
VIRTUAL INFO SESSION #1: Come join us for an information session! Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership Executive Director, Dr. Dusya Vera, and Operations Associate, Kirsten Swatuk, will be online to share info about the certificate and answer any questions you may have.
Note: You must be logged into your .uwo Zoom account to access the meeting. Join the meeting here!
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March 11, 6:00-7:00pm
Come join us for an information session! Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership Executive Director, Dr. Dusya Vera, and Operations Associate, Kirsten Swatuk, will be online to share info about the certificate and answer any questions you may have.
Note: You must be logged into your .uwo Zoom account to access the meeting. Join the meeting here!
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June 2026
Come join us for an information session! Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership Executive Director, Dr. Dusya Vera, and Operations Associate, Kirsten Swatuk, will be online to share info about the certificate and answer any questions you may have.
Note: You must be logged into your .uwo Zoom account to access the meeting. Join the meeting here!
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March 24-26, in-person from 9:00am-4:00 pm!
Meet us at our info booth in the University community centre! You can ask questions, speak to a representative from the Institute and speak with students currently enrolled in the inaugural cohort!
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March 31, 2026
ITR closes at 11:59pm. Students must select "Certificate in Purpose-Driven and Character Leadership" through the Intent to Register process.
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April 7th, 2026
Extended application deadline. Students apply using external portal only- ITR is now closed.
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June 2026
Students will be notified of the status of their application via email.
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September 2026
All students start their classes! For additional information on what classes students in the certificate can take, check the Certificate Requirements or Frequently Asked Questions pages.