Application Procedures and Timelines for 2009 Precambrian Field Camp   Download forms: Field Camp Application Form Waiver Form

Early Application Period (January 5 - March 30)

Applications for field camp will be considered on an equal basis from January 5 until March 30, 2009. After March 30th, applications will be considered on a first come-first serve basis until all 20 available slots are filled. The slots currently available will be posted weekly on the 2009 field camp page.

A complete field camp application should include the following:
1) A completed 2-page field camp application form
2) Current transcript of college coursework (need not be original copy)
3) A one-page application letter (see application form)
4) Proof of health insurance and an up-to-date tetanus innoculation (if currently available; see
application form and participant information)
5) A signed waiver form; and
6) A $50 application deposit (Make check out to: University of Minnesota Duluth). If accepted into the program, this deposit will be credited to your room and board fee; otherwise it will be refunded.

Mail the completed application to:

Jim Miller
Precambrian Field Camp
UMD Department of Geological Sciences
229 Heller Hall, 1114 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812

Initial Notice of Acceptance (March 30)

Applicants will be notified on March 30, 2009 by email of their acceptance into the field camp. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds 20, acceptance will be based on strength of academic record, application letter, and references. Those applicants who are not accepted will be refunded their $50 application deposit. Those who are qualified, but do not make the initial cut, can choose to have their application deposit refunded or can be put on a waiting list should a spot become available. Qualified students applying after March 30 will be notified of their acceptance, space permitting, within a week of receiving their applications. Field camp applications will not be accepted after June 5.

Course Registration (March 30 - June 5)

Along with the notice of acceptance, applicants will be given a class permission number with which they may register for the field camp course (GEOL 4500, sec. 02) on-line. Registration iis through the UMD Continuing Education department.  To register, go to: www.d.umn.edu/ce/ and click on the link “*REGISTER for Classes Online”. Then, do the following:

1. Fill in the required fields on the registration form (note University ID number does not apply to non-UMD students).    
2. Read the information about payment of Tuition and Fees ($2287.60, fees portion is $388.36; For non-UMD students (not enrolled in Spring 09), payment must be made in full by July 2nd.)
3. Initial the boxes if you do not want to pay the Optional Fees
4. Click the “Add Course” button for Class 1 and fill in the following information:

   Class number – 95398
   Grading Basis – A-F
   Credit – Undergrad
   Units – 6
   Class – GEOL4500, Sec. 002
   Class Permission Number - will be assigned

   Click “Submit Form”

NOTE: Although registration for UMD summer classes is possible after March 1, please do not attempt to register until you have been officially notified of acceptance into the camp and have recieved a class permission number.

Upon being successfully registered for the course, students should be contacted by the UMD Continuing Education within two weeks. They will send information about payment procedures and deadlines for tuition and fees and about how to set up a student email account.

Tuition and Fees Payment

Students who are registered as a degree-seeking student during the 08-09 academic year can register for the field course on-line in the typical fashion. Tuition and fees for the course will be charged to their student accounts. Non-UMD students will be expected to pay their tuition and fees by the beginning of the summer term (June 5th) as instructed by the Continuing Education department. However, an installment payment schedule beyond this date can be established with the CE department for an installment payment of $35. All students can access information about their accounts via their UMD e-mail account. Tuition and Fees costs for the six credit summer field course (GEOL 4500) are listed below.

Room and Board Payment (July 5)

On the first day of field camp (July 5), students will be required to submit a payment of $562.40 ($475 for Duluth residents; see below). This amount, plus the $50 application deposit, will be applied to room and board costs. Payment should be made by check or money order payable to "University of Minnesota Duluth".

It should be pointed out that the actual per student room and board cost for field camp is approximately four times the required payment. The reduced cost is possible thanks to the gift contributions of Precambrian Research Center members which help to subsidize the cost of field camp.

Duluth Residents - Students who have residences in Duluth will be given a discount of $87.40 from their room and board fees in compensation for not needing dormitory space at UMD.