Gettysburg at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Wood's Hole, MA

Program in Brief:

This Semester in Environmental Science program at the Marine
Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, emphasizes inquiry-based learning through student participation in laboratory and research projects. Students are instructed in basic methods and principles of ecosystems science in a manner that enhances and supplements existing curricula at Gettysburg.

Orientation:

All students participate in an orientation on arrival at the MBL.

Location:

Woods Hole is located on Cape Cod, just a few miles from Falmouth. It is the home of many important scientific institutions, and the point of departure for the Martha's Vineyard ferry.

Living Arrangements:

All students live at the MBL in shared rooms. Students take their meals at the MBL restaurant.  

Courses and Credit:

All off campus programs are worth 4 Gettysburg Course Units. In order to receive this, students must take a "full load of courses" which is equal to 4 units on this program.

Program Dates:

Early September through mid-December.

Eligibility Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of one year of college-level biology, one year of college-level chemistry and one year of college-level calculus is required.

Program Costs:

Students pay the Gettysburg comprehensive fee (in 2008-2009 it is $23,350 per semester) and receive tuition, room, and board.

Application Deadlines:

March 15 (for Fall Semester)

October 15 (for Spring Semester)

For Further Information:

Contact OCS (290 CUB) at 337-6866 or email us at ocs@gettysburg.edu. All students must see Prof. John Commito in ES prior to applying.