National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
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NOLS is one of the world's premier educators of outdoor skills and leadership, offering courses in the world's most spectacular wilderness classrooms. Although the NOLS program is open to all students, our office provides advisement for SUNY Cortland students only. All other interested students should contact NOLS directly.
Please note: the above second and third photos have been printed with NOLS permission and taken by NOLS alumni Brad Christensen and Deborah Sussex, respectively.
| City, Country |
Alaska, Australia, Baffin Island (Canada), Baja, Brazil (The Amazon), India (Himalayas), New Zealand, Pacific Northwest, Patagonia, Chile, Rocky Mountains, Scandinavia, South West, Teton Valley, Wind River Range, and the Yukon, Canada. |
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| Session |
Semester |
| Dates |
The dates for each NOLS program vary depending on location. View dates. |
| Requirements |
2.5 GPA |
| Application Deadline |
Fall Admission: May 1 Spring Admission: October 15th Download, Complete, and Return to SUNY Cortland: All participants must submit a NOLS application in addition to the SUNY Cortland Study Abroad application. Students should complete their NOLS application approximately 6-8 months prior to the program start. Note: If applicants receive financial aid, applicants MUST note this on the NOLS application and specify that SUNY Cortland, not the applicant, should be billed for all program costs. A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment. |
| Travel Information |
Participants make own travel arrangements. The exact arrival and departure dates can be acquired by contacting the NOLS program directly at 1-800-710-NOLS. |
| Program Costs |
The cost for each NOLS program varies depending on location. Please contact the International Programs Office at SUNY Cortland for detailed cost information. |
| Program Course Information |
Students who participate in an approved NOLS program will earn SUNY Cortland credit for REC 476 (Undergraduates) or REC 676 (Graduates). Credits vary depending on the length of the program and can range from 1-12 credits awarded. |
| Accommodations |
Accommodation varies by program. Students generally will learn to create outdoor shelters and will sleep in a camping-like environment. |
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