Summer Field Program
Depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is possible courses may be shifted to a hybrid, or partially web-supplemented, format. The safety of students and staff is of the highest importance and any decisions will be made in the best interest of health and safety. Once you have applied for the program, your contact information will be on file, and you will be notified if there are any changes to course format. Information will also be posted on the GCRL Summer Field Program Facebook page. The most up to date university-wide information can be found on USM’s COVID-19 response website: https://www.usm.edu/covid-19/index.php
If you have any questions or concerns please email Margaret at Margaret.firth@usm.edu
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GCRL's Summer Field Program provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn about coastal environments in an intensive field and lab based setting. On-site amenities include research vessels, dormitory, dining hall, research labs, library, and a specimen museum. Make your plans today to attend the GCRL Summer Field Program and gain an experience of a lifetime!
- Preview the Summer Field Program in these video clips.
- Course descriptions
- Details, fees, and application forms and instructions
- Apply to the GCRL Summer Field Program here.
LearningGet out There, Get on the Water and Get The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) Summer Field Program offers a unique, hands-on field experience. Our classes focus on studies of plants and animals in their natural habitats and physical processes in marine and coastal environments. Courses are designed to provide students with an unrivaled academic experience in a marine lab setting. Classes are small to enhance the experience and allow students to work side-by-side with experts in the marine field. |
LivingCoastal living, the science life, and earning college credit – an experience of a lifetime! Room and board is available for students selecting on-campus housing. Dorm rooms are dual occupancy, with WiFi access and free laundry facilities. Meals are served in the GCRL dining hall, located adjacent to the dorms. The GCRL campus has many amenities for students, including kayaking in the bayou, fire pit, sand volleyball, basketball, and pier access. Make sure to pack your fishing pole – fishing off the pier shouldn’t be missed! Most importantly, the local beach and Gulf of Mexico are steps away from the GCRL campus. |
Calendar
The Summer Field Program runs May 24-June 23 (Session I) through June 24-July 26 (Session II). A student may enroll in only one course each session. Students should not take classes at other campuses while taking field courses at the GCRL.
Course OfferingsDetails on all course offerings are available on the SFP Course Offerings page. |
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Summer Session I
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Summer Session II
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For More Information
Please email margaret.firth@usm.edu.
Program details, fee information, and application forms are provided here.
Larisa Lee |
For Admissions: Margaret Firth, GCRL Admissions Specialist 228.818.8852 margaret.firth@usm.edu |
Sam Clardy Associate Director, Marine Education Center 228.818.8089 samuel.clardy@usm.edu |