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APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS POLICIES
HOW TO APPLY
The easiest way to apply for a NOLS course is online at www.nols.edu.
You can also fill out the application in this catalog and fax or mail it
along with the $65 non-refundable application fee. After reviewing
your application, we will enroll you on the course of your choice. If
appropriate, be sure to provide several choices in order of preference.
An enrollment packet containing a course description, equipment
list, travel information, and other materials to help you prepare
for your course will be forwarded to you. You must return the following
information from the enrollment packet:
• health form
• student agreement and release form
• insurance form
• statement of good standing, transcript, and student information
form (semester students only)
All forms and a $500 non-refundable deposit are due 14 days
after the receipt of your packet. The remaining tuition is due 75
days before your course.
ADMISSION POLICIES
Final acceptance is contingent upon the receipt and approval of
the materials listed above. NOLS seeks students who are motivated
to learn outdoor skills and develop leadership, are in good health
physically and emotionally, and are socially responsible.
NOLS is not an appropriate choice for individuals dealing
with behavioral, motivational, or rehabilitation issues. We will deny
admission to anyone we believe to be unable to meet the physical,
mental, social, or safety demands of our courses.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
NOLS students come to us from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some
have quite a bit of outdoor experience; many others’ greatest outdoor
accomplishment has been sleeping out in their backyard. If you are
in good health physically and emotionally and are motivated to learn
you can excel on a NOLS course. The desire to learn and participate
is the most important factor for success.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE
NOLS will expel any student who exhibits behavior that is unsafe or
disrupts or distracts from the educational mission of a course. Harassment;
use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and other substances; misuse of
prescription medications; theft or misuse of property; low motivation;
and disregarding instructions are examples of behavior that will lead
to expulsion. If a student is expelled, there will be no refund.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
For all semesters, academic years, and courses in India, if you cancel
or leave for any reason:
• between 30 and 60 days from the course starting date, NOLS
will retain 25 percent of the course tuition.
• between 15 and 29 days from the course starting date, NOLS
will retain 50 percent of the course tuition.
• less than 15 days prior to the course starting date or once the
course has begun, there will be no refunds.
No experience necessary: A good attitude and a desire to learn are the most important
factors for success on a NOLS course. Snow King Peak, North Cascades, Washington
For all other courses, if you cancel or leave for any reason:
• between 15 and 29 days from the course starting date, NOLS
will retain 25 percent of the course tuition.
• between 8 and 14 days from the course starting date, NOLS
will retain 50 percent of the course tuition.
• less than 8 days prior to the course starting date or once the
course has begun, there will be no refunds.
TRANSFER POLICIES
For semesters, academic years, and courses in India, if you transfer
from one course to another:
• more than 60 days prior to the first course starting date, there
will be a $50 processing charge.
• 60 days or less prior to the course starting date, regular cancellation
and refund charges will apply.
For all other courses, if you transfer courses:
• 30 or more days prior to the first course starting date, there
will be a $50 processing charge.
• 29 days or less prior to the course starting date, regular cancellation
and refund charges apply.
Although we rarely need to do so, we reserve the right to cancel a
course or change a course duration, tuition, or location. NOLS is not
responsible for costs associated in these cases. We recommend that
you consider refundable airplane tickets and tuition insurance.
CONTACT US
NOLS Admissions
Phone: (800) 710-NOLS (6657)
Fax: (307) 332-1220
Email: admissions@nols.edu
Talk to a NOLS Alumni Rep: alumni_reps@nols.edu
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Extended hours January 3–July 15:
Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mountain Time
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www.nols.edu • (800) 710-NOLS • admissions@nols.edu