When can I start my application to become a CGeog (GIS)?
You can start and submit your application for CGeog (GIS) status at any time during the year. However, the RGS-IBG do give ‘soft’ closing dates throughout the year to give you an idea of when your application may be approved by. This is because the whole assessment process takes on average 12 weeks and then final approval can only be given at an RGS-IBG Council meeting, held 3 times a year. So, for example, to be approved at the December Council meeting, you would need to submit your application no later than September 1st. Please note however that during the summer months when the Annual International Conference is held and many of the assessors are away on holiday, all CGeog (GIS) applications may take longer than usual to process. The closing dates are available on the RGS-IBG website – www.rgs.
