External challenges, competitions, and events

All external challenges, competitions, and professional development activities must be pre-approved. Pre-approval is needed to ensure that the activity is a legitimate professional development opportunity. Note that activities listed in the PRO points calendar have already been pre-approved. Further pre-approval of activities listed in the PRO points calendar is not required.

To request pre-approval you will need:

  • Title of the activity
  • Term in which it will be completed
  • Sponsoring organization
  • Details of the activity (e.g., where, when)
  • What you expect to learn
  • (If applicable) How the activity relates to coursework

To request PRO points for participating in an external challenge, competition or event you will need:

  • Title of the activity
  • Term in which it was completed
  • Sponsoring organization
  • Details of the activity (e.g., where, when)
  • What you learned
  • How the activity relates to coursework or your career goals