Admissions

Your Study Abroad Adventure Starts Here.

Nowhere else will you find a study abroad program like The School for Field Studies – adventurous, invigorating, and fulfilling. Get ready for muddy boots and dirt under your fingernails, because you will be practicing science, not just discussing it in a classroom. You won’t be alone – you’ll be joining a group of students who share your passion for achieving a more sustainable future.

The future of our planet depends on the next generation of environmental leaders – will you be one of them?

ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

Fall – May 1
Spring – November 1
Summer 1 – April 1*
Summer 2 – May 1*

*Turks & Caicos Summer Deadlines
Summer 1: March 15, Summer 2: April 15

SFS encourages students to apply up to a year in advance. SFS is now accepting applications for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 programs.

Here’s How It Works:

Explore

Which program is right for you with your home school advisor!

Apply

Up to 1 year in advance – space is limited!

Enroll

Once accepted, begin your pre-departure enrollment checklist.

Prepare

Complete paperwork, book flights, pack your bags.

Go!

Your SFS adventure begins!

Is SFS a Good Fit for You?

Our students come from a wide variety of majors and backgrounds, and the most successful individuals tend to have the following qualities…

Interested in the environment and field work

Curious about other communities and cultures

Mature and flexible – our learning and living environments are often unpredictable

Willing and able to step outside their comfort zones

‌Diversity and Inclusion

SFS was founded with the belief that stewardship of our planet requires a new generation of environmental leaders. Our founders believed that global conservation takes more than the scientific community – that it hinges on the engagement of a diverse array of informed and committed individuals from many backgrounds. We seek to cultivate diverse student cohorts and create an inclusive environment, supporting every student from the time they apply to the time they return from the field and beyond.

Admissions

Your Study Abroad Adventure Starts Here.

ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

Here’s How It Works:

Explore

Apply

Enroll

Prepare

Go!

Eligibility Requirements

Age

Prerequisites

GPA

Is SFS a Good Fit for You?

Questions?

How do I get credit for this?

How much do the programs cost?

Concerned about funding?

How do I get to the SFS Center?

‌Diversity and Inclusion