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Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate Transition Pathway

Information for Existing Sustainable Urban Horticulture (SUH) Certificate Students

Effective December 31, 2025, the Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate will begin to phase out. As of December 31, 2026, the certificate will no longer be offered.

If you have not completed the four required courses and one elective course, you will need to complete these courses prior to December 31, 2026 to be eligible to receive the certificate. Please see the table below for more detailed information on program requirements up to December 31, 2026.

Course Requirements for the Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate

Required CoursesElective Courses (choose one)
3101005 Business Principles in Horticulture3101001 Plant Identification
3101026 Theory and Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Urban Horticulture3101007 Ecological Design
3101024 Naturalizing and Restoring Landscapes
3101029 Fundamentals of the Role of Plants in Urban Sustainability

If you have successfully completed one or more courses within the Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate prior to December 31, 2025, the following options are available to you:

Continue your studies towards the SUH Certificate and apply for your parchment:

The above table will help you to identify and register in the courses you need to complete the Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate. If you have not completed the four required courses and one elective course, you will need to complete these courses prior to December 31, 2026 to be eligible to receive the certificate.

If you have successfully completed all courses within the Certificate as of December 31, 2025, you are eligible to apply to receive your parchment and graduate with a Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate.