CPE Program Dates

CPE Program Dates

Level I/II CPE Units

Tentative Units Available (dates subject to change, contact us for latest information)

  • Spring Unit
    • January 16, 2024 – April 25, 2024
    • Application deadline is November 10, 2023
  • Summer Intensive
    • May 21, 2024 – August 1, 2024
    • Application deadline is March 15, 2024
  • Fall Unit
    • September 3, 2024 – December 12, 2024
    • Application deadline is July 12, 2024
  • Fall/Winter Extended Unit
    • September 10, 2024 – March 6, 2025
    • Class time to be determined (Majority rules)
    • No class meetings December 26, 2024 – January 2, 2025
    • Application deadline is July 12, 2023

CPE Residency

  • January 15, 2024 – January 11, 2025
    *There are two parts to the CPE Residency Application
    • CPE application includes essays and $50 application fee
      See Tab “Contact Us/Apply” for CPE application and reference form.
    • Employment application - all applicants to the residency program must also apply online at jobs.chsbuffalo.org. Search 'Chaplain Resident' to apply.
    • Application deadline is September 15, 2023 (Call Nancy Koteras, Administrative Assistant @ 716-862-1374 after deadline to see if late applications can still be taken)

Certified Educator Training

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students’ progress at their own pace to meet the Certified Educator competencies.
*Please note there is no stipend for CEC candidate