Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Fall 2018
Background Information Form (BIF)
Formerly referred to as Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
The Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management (DTM) is an intensive, highly technical program
that requires applicants to have an interest in, but a minimum amount of experience and
understanding of turf management. Both academic performance and any work experience will be
considered when making admission decisions.
Official admission application information can be found at: https://admission.uoguelph.ca
Completion of appropriate admission application and submission of this form are required for
admission consideration. You are encouraged to review the entire Background Information Form
before responding. The University expects you to formulate all answers without assistance from
others. Answer the questions using complete sentences. No more than a short paragraph per
question is required. Please limit the length of your responses to the space allocated on this form.
Proofread your answers carefully with attention to spelling and grammar.
Individuals applying for the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management (DTM) are also required to
provide two references.
Save your completed form as a PDF so that you can attach it to an email for submission. Please
keep a copy of your submission.
This form must be completed and emailed to Jill Johnson at: jjohnson@uoguelph.ca
For admission consideration, your Background Information Form should reach Jill Johnson
by February 16, 2018. Forms submitted later may be considered, space permitting.
If absolutely necessary, the form can be printed and mailed to:
Jill Johnson, Program Counsellor
Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
(DTM) OAC Dean's Office
Johnston Hall, Room 133A
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1