Grades are released two months after the completion of a field course. Do not apply for a field course if you require your grade before this time without consulting with the field course Instructor first.

Once you have submitted your deposit with your application, we will try our best to ensure that you will be enrolled in a field module. It is understood that should you not get into your first choice, the coordinator will choose one of your alternatives (if you have indicated one). Enrolment in each module is limited so everyone may not be given their first choice. Therefore, please list alternatives.

Students who drop a field course should not expect a refund of any field course costs. Students are encouraged to purchase cancellation insurance if airline tickets are required. In the event you need to withdraw, you are to notify your university’s OUPFB Coordinator—please do not go directly to the Instructor of the Module. Students are responsible for any fees incurred by the home or host institution as a result of a bounced deposit or module fee cheques.

You will be enrolled in either BIOL 307, 317, or 327 course in SOLUS and must pay Course Tuition Fees to Queen's University in addition to the required field course fees. A $350.00 non-refundable deposit is required with this application—you will be forwarded to the payment form when you submit the application.

Contact Information
Gender information is used to allocate accommodations
Telephone
Current address
Permanent address
Module Choices
If you do not have a prerequisite for a module, it is your responsibility to contact the course Instructor for permission to take the course.

Module choice

Do you meet the prerequisites?

Module choice

Do you meet the prerequisites?

Module choice

Do you meet the prerequisites?
Academic Information
Current year of study
Please attach your academic record. An official transcript is not necessary. Circle or highlight all biology and statistics courses taken, include the final grade received.
If you have taken an OUPFB field course before, list previously attended field module(s):
Other Information
Do you have any Access and Accommodation requirements that may affect your participation in fieldwork?
Do you have any Religious Accommodation requirements?
If you have answered yes to either this or the previous question, it is your responsibility to have your Accommodations Office contact the Instructor at least 2–3 months in advance of the course to discuss requirements, and to determine if your needs can be addressed.
In providing this information, you are giving consent to disclose this information to the course Instructor.
Do you give permission to the Host University to publish photographs or videos taken of you during the field course?

Photos and/or videos may be used for a departmental photo board and/or website educational or promotional activities.
Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk

Nature of Trip: Field Biology Course

I am aware that during field trips, exchanges or other excursions in which I am participating under the arrangements of the aforementioned university (hereinafter referred to as the University), certain risks and dangers may occur, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling, accidents or illnesses in remote places without medical facilities, the forces of nature and travel by air, train, automobile or other means as well as exposure to customs and practices of societies different from our own. Accordingly, I understand that despite its effects, the University may not be able to ensure my complete safety at all times from such risks and dangers.

More particularly, I appreciate the University does not carry accident or injury insurance for my benefit and also that there may be certain matters for which I could be held at fault personally if the accompanying circumstances do not relate to or arise from my education or if my activities or conduct fall short of what would be considered a reasonable standard for an individual in my position. In these cases, I agree to be accountable in all respects for my own actions and not to ask the University or its employees to accept the consequences thereof; further, I agree to be responsible for any claims made against the University in relation to such actions.

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the outlines and “An Average Day — What to Expect” descriptions of my three chosen modules, as well as the need to act in a responsible manner at all times. I understand that I may be asked to sign additional waivers from the Host university once it has been determined which module I’ve been accepted to.

My signature below is given freely in order to indicate my understanding the acceptance of these realities and in consideration for being permitted by the University to participate in the above-mentioned Program.

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