Outdoor Education

Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree:  A Bachelor's degree (in any area) from an accredited program
• GPA requirement:  A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00

Admission process

1. Graduate application:  Submit a graduate application (with non-refundable fee of $40). Apply now
2. Transcripts:  Submit official college and university transcripts. Many institutions subscribe to the convenient transcript-request service at National Student Clearinghouse, or you may also contact your institution directly. Have your transcripts sent to the Graduate and Professional Studies office (gradtranscripts@southern.edu). If you earned your prerequisite degree at Southern, you do not need to complete this step.
3. Recommendations:  Submit two recommendation forms (completed by work supervisors or professors). This should be done as part of the online application process.
4. Statement:  Submit a statement of purpose. View guidelines
5. Resumé:  Submit your current resumé through your Application Status Page.
6. Background check:  Successfully complete an approved background check. (Alternatively, verification may be submitted by your current employer.) Download form
7. Criminal-Record Release and Declaration:  Submit the Criminal-Record Release and Declaration. Your signature on this form gives the School of Education and Psychology permission to retain your criminal-history record and affirms that you are not a registered sex-offender.  Download form

Application deadlines

Term	U.S. Residents	International
Summer	April 1	Not applicable
Fall	July 1	Not applicable
Winter	October 1	Not applicable

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International students

Since the Outdoor Education program is offered in 10-day intensives, the part-time schedule does not meet student-visa requirements for international students.

Housing

Dormitory housing is available at a rate of $18 per night.  Payment must be made upon arrival, and any arrangements for reimbursement must be made directly with your Conference Education Office. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Mrs. Lisa Patterson at 423.236.2990. Married student housing also available upon request.

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