Precambrian Research Center

Registration for

2007 Precambrian Field Camp

DEADLINES

January 2: Registration Begins - Applications (see below) will be considered on an equal basis up until April 20, 2007. After that date, applications will be considered on a first come-first serve basis until all available slots are filled. The slots currently available will be posted weekly on the 2007 field camp page.

April 20: Initial Notice of Acceptance - Applicants will be notified on this date by email of their acceptance into the field camp. Only 24 students will be accepted into the 2007 camp. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds this number, acceptance will be based on strength of academic record, application letter, and references. Those applicants who do not meet the minumum qualifications will be refunded their $50 registration deposit. Those who are qualified, but did not make the cut, can choose to have their registration deposit refunded or can be put on a waiting list should a spot become available.

June 1: Downpayment of Tuition and Fees Due - Applicants should submit a downpayment of $1500 by this date ($50 registration deposit may be applied to the downpayment). This downpayment amount will cover the cost of tuition and fees for the course (GEOL 4500, Sec. 2).  The balance of $1000 is due before the first day of field camp. UMD students may choose the option of registering through the UMD website and pay tuition and fees on a payment plan.. Failure to submit a downpayment may result is a loss of acceptance status. Full refunds of the downpayment are available up until July 5, 2007. After that date, 50% of the downpayment will be returned unless another student fills the slot. In that case, all of the downpayment will be returned.

June 15: Registration Closes - No more applications will be accepted after this date.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2007 PRECAMBRIAN FIELD CAMP

A complete application should include:
1) A filled-out 2-page registration form (Word, pdf);
2) Current transcript of college coursework (need not be original copy)
3) A one-page application letter (see registration form);
4) Proof of health insurance and an up-to-date tetanus inoculation (if currently available; see
registration form and participant information);
5) A signed waiver form; and
6) A $50 registration deposit (Make check out to: UMD Department of Geological Sciences). If accepted into the program, this fee will be credited to your tuition and fees; otherwise it will be refunded.

Mail the completed application to:

                                                      Precambrian Field Camp
                                              Department of Geological Sciences
                                                 University of Minnesota Duluth
                                                             230 Heller Hall
                                                           Duluth, MN 55812