2018 Academic Calendar
A wealth of new experiences awaits for students that are part of our 2018 Semester Program.
This is our anticipated calendar, however changes could be made at any time.
| 5 January – 12 January | Orientation and Tropical Field Research Introduction Dr. Jeff Griffitts, Dr. David Hoekman, Carson and McCall Calloway |
| 15 January – 19 January | Spanish Catalina Retana |
| 20 January – 25 January | Latin American History and Culture and Homestays in San Gerardo de Dota Dr. Dennis Williams |
| 26 January – 28 January | San Jose Orientation Dr. Dennis Williams and Carson and McCall Calloway |
| 29 January – 2 February | Tropical Ecology and Sustainability – Biogeography Dr. Bruce Hoagland |
| 30 January | Cerro de la Buena Vista Dr. Bruce Hoagland |
| 5 February – 14 February | Trip to Nicaragua Carson and McCall Calloway |
| 19 February – 25 February | Tropical Ecology and Sustainability – Herpetology Dr. John Cossel |
| 23 February – 25 February | Hacienda Baru Trip Dr. John Cossel and Professor David Hille |
| 23 February – 2 March | Tropical Ecology and Sustainability – Ornithology Professor David Hille |
| 5 March – 14 March | Biome Tour (La Selva, Arenal Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Tamarindo Estuary, and Palo Verde) Dr. Bruce Hoagland |
| 19 March – 23 March | Spring Break |
| 26 March – 30 March | Biblical Theology and Global Stewardship Professor John Bechtold |
| 2 April – 6 April | Tropical Ecology and Sustainability – Microbiology Dr. Dave Cummings |
| 9 April – 13 April | Tropical Medicine Dr. Jeff Griffitts |
| 9 April | Boruca Visit |
| 16 April – 20 April | Tropical Field Research Final Papers |
| 21 April | Community Research Presentations |
| 23 April – 24 April | Finals |
| 26 April – 28 April | Debrief Carson and McCall Calloway |
| 28 April | Departure |