Previous field study
experience is not required

All field methods and data gathering techniques will be taught on site.  Some projects may involve extensive hiking in mountainous terrain, and proof of health insurance is required of all applicants. Team members must provide their own outdoor gear. Costs of food and on-site transportation are shared.  Itineraries may vary and are subject to change. 

Questions? Email us:  wildlands@wildlandsstudies.com or call +1 831 477-9955

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

To apply, follow our online enrollment procedures, from the ENROLL NOW tab on the left column.  Enrollment is limited and early application is advised.  A logistics packet including travel information and equipment list will be emailed about eight weeks prior to the start of the program.  Applications and acceptances will be made on a space available basis until the project is full.

To apply, follow these steps:

~ Read the Project's Full Course Description, attached as a PDF at the end of each project page.

~ Complete the online ENROLLMENT FORM on our ENROLL NOW  page . Please indicate a first and second choice of projects.

~ Pay the Application Fee. If you are paying the Application Fee by mail, please pay by check or money order (do not use cash) in US dollars and make your check payable to Wildlands Studies. Once accepted in the project(s) of your choice, application fees become non-refundable.

ENROLLMENT

Completed enrollment packets will be reviewed, and acceptances will be made on a space available basis until the project is full.

ACADEMIC CREDIT

Participants earn up to 12 semester units of academic credit (18 quarter units) for our extended Wildlands Studies projects from California State University Monterey Bay Extended Education.  Our short courses earn 4 semester units (6 quarter units).  Our prerequisite is minimum one (1) college lower division science/biology or environmental studies/geography course or instructor consent.  While students usually encounter no difficulties in transferring credit to their home campus, applicants should check with their advisers prior to enrolling. Our staff will be happy to explain the program in further detail to the applicant’s adviser, if necessary.   Click here to learn more about academic credit.

PROGRAM FEES

Program fees are due upon acceptance into a project. Please note program fee deadlines. After fee deadlines, enrollments are accepted on a space-available basis. Fees shown cover academic tuition program fees only. Each project has a Program Fee as well as an in-country expense, flight costs and personal expenditures.  In-country fees are listed at the bottom of each program description and on our Program Fee page.  In-country fees cover transportation, accommodations, sometimes food and other travel expenses.  Team members must provide their own outdoor gear. Click here to learn about Program Fees.