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SUMMER COURSES

3 credits l 4 sessions, 3 weeks each l Open to all University Students l Housing On-Site
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​Our field based college courses allow students access to the combined knowledge and resources of our member universities. Courses provide students with valuable field experience, college credits, and lasting connections.
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2027 SUMMER COURSES 

Registration will open January 4, 2027 for Seniors and Coral Reef Ecology, and January 11, 2027 for everyone else.
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Please come back soon for 2027 course schedule announcement!

Session I: TBA
​Session II: TBA
​Session III: TBA
Session IV: TBA

2026 SUMMER COURSES

Visit a course page below to learn more and register:
Session I: May 17 - June 6
Coral Reef Ecology**
Invertebrate Zoology
GIS*
Coastal Hazards and Sustainability*

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​Session II: June 7 - June 27
 Marine Ichthyology **
Marine Ecology

Field Methods in Oceanography**
​Coastal Wetland Ecology
Coastal ​
Ornithology
​Session III: June 28 - July 18
Behavioral Ecology**
Conservation Biology

Coastal Environmental Oceanography
Coastal Biogeochemistry
Marine Botany 
Session IV: July 19 - August 8
Marine Invertebrates**
Marine Mammals
Introduction to Oceanography
Coastal Field Zoology
​*This course has a different schedule and/ or a travel component. Coral Reef Ecology will be housed in Salicornia. 
**This course is currently full. You may still apply and will be added to the waitlist.
***This course has been cancelled.

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You MUST register through the field station FIRST to secure your spot in the class, then enroll through the University offering the course. ​
​Courses are subject to change or cancellation
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​ Should you decide to add or drop a class after submitting a registration form, email [email protected].
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  • CAMPS
    • FAMILY CAMPS
    • DAY YOUTH CAMPS
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  • ROAD SCHOLAR
    • Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
    • Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore
    • Discover the Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore
    • Kayaking the Eastern Shore
    • Share a Marine Science Adventure with your Grandchild
  • OTHER PROGRAMS
    • SCHOOL PROGRAMS >
      • GENERAL INFO
      • CLASSES
      • FAQ
      • FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
    • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES >
      • FAS OCEAN ADVENTURE
      • FAS ORGANISM DISSECTION
      • FAS KAYAKING
      • FAS EDIBLE ADVENTURES
      • FAS MARSH MADNESS
    • HOMESCHOOL >
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