Elon University

About the Location 

Located in the Caribbean, the islands have some of the most diverse marine habitats in the world merely steps from the SFS field station. The community on South Caicos Islands relies primarily on fisheries and the ecosystem for their livelihood.

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Academics 

• Tropical Marine Ecology
• Principles of Resource Management
• Environmental Policy and Socioeconomic Values
• Directed Research
   

• Grades count toward an Elon GPA.
• Courses may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis, regardless of the host institution's policy.
• Additional information about course equivalents for this program is available on the Course Planning Registration for Study Abroad and Study USA page.

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General ProgramDates

Fall semester – mid-September to mid-December
Spring semester – late January to early May
 

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Cost

Costs for study abroad vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.

For cost information for this program, please see the budget sheets:

• Fall Budget Sheet
• Spring Budget Sheet

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Scholarships/Travel Grants

• School for Field Studies (SFS) awards scholarships for students on their programs.
• The GEC offers need-based scholarships for Elon semester programs. For additional information on funding opportunities, see the Funding for Study Abroad page.
• If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program. Visit the Deadlines and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.

 

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Housing 

Students must complete the online Elon University study abroad application by the published deadline. See the Deadline and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information. Applications are generally accepted one semester in advance.

Initial approval is granted by Elon, and final acceptance is granted by the School for Field Studies.  Students must complete a secondary application upon approval from Elon. 

Note: This program has limited capacity. Applications for a given term will no longer be accepted once capacity has been reached.
 

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Orientations

A successful semester abroad is dependent upon adequate preparation. Students will participate in a series of mandatory orientations during the semester prior to studying abroad.  These orientations will address issues of academic, cultural, logistical, financial, and personal preparation, as well as health and safety. Failure to participate in the required orientations will result in dismissal from the program. Any financial losses incurred by this dismissal, including program fees and international airfare, are the student's full responsibility.

Click here for the semester programs and pre-departure orientation schedule.
 

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Additional Information and Links

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Study Abroad Student Ambassadors (SASAs) are GEC student representatives who have participated in one or more study abroad programs, and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current SASAs via email, or contact past study abroad participants who have attended your program. They are looking forward to hearing from you!

Embassy, Consulate, and Visa Resources

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Testimonial:

Unique Aspect
I was in the water almost every day, doing things to further my understanding of the natural world, where else can you get that?
— Jessica Schult, Spring 2014
Read what others have said about this program.