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Administered by the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources Haub School Advising Center The University of Wyoming (UW) and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Articulation Agreement provides the opportunity for UW students to receive UW academic credit for NOLS courses. When NOLS students step into the world’s wild places, they bring not only their backpacks, but also more than 40 years of experience in expeditioning. NOLS founder Paul Petzoldt’s idea was simple: take people into the wilderness for an extended period of time, teach them the right things, feed them well and when they walk out of the mountains, they will be skilled leaders. The core of his idea was the extended expedition, one of sufficient length that a person could learn and practice the skills over and over again. That is the backbone of every NOLS course and today the school is widely recognized as the world’s leader in the extended expedition, from two weeks to twelve. This articulation agreement covers domestic and international NOLS courses. This agreement also covers some individual shortterm courses (14 days or less; including mountaineering, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, and backpacking) and the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course. Application/EligibilityCurrent UW students, or students who have been fully or conditionally admitted to UW may receive articulated NOLS credit. Students who have already taken a NOLS course cannot receive credit retroactively (i.e. if a student embarked on a NOLS course and requested to get credit after the course was completed). Credit and Credit TransferUW credit hours will be awarded in the approved courses, which require prior approval. Upon completion of the NOLS courses, provided a grade equivalent to a UW grade of C or better was obtained at NOLS. These UW course grades will be included in your UW GPA. Students who withdraw or are expelled from a NOLS course may receive an incomplete or an F for all enrolled UW credit. Students should be aware that for internship credits to be awarded, additional academic work requirements determined by the internship course will need to be met. Those additional requirements vary between academic programs and amount of credit desired, but may include a satisfactory evaluation from NOLS, a weekly journal, a substantial written report, and an oral presentation. Internship requirements are established prior to your participating in the NOLS course. Academic AdvisingPrior to participating in a NOLS course for UW credit, students must make an appointment with the Haub School by emailing haub.school@uwyo.edu or calling (307) 766-5080. If your academic program is outside of the Haub School, students should also meet with their assigned academic advisor to determine if these courses will count towards their major. The Haub School will approve the student’s schedule, provide the appropriate course numbers, and liaise with the NOLS Registrar. Financial ArrangementsEach UW student will pay to NOLS:
Each UW student will pay to UW:
Financial AidStudents enrolled in the NOLS program may apply their financial aid to the cost of the program if they are enrolled as a full-time degree seeking student at the University of Wyoming. To do so, please work with the UW Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Rules, Law, and RegulationsUW students studying at NOLS will be bound by all rules, regulations and by-laws in operation at NOLS. In addition, since UW students remain enrolled as degree candidates at UW, they must also adhere to UW standards of conduct, rules and regulations. UW and NOLS both abide by the Federal Right to Privacy Act (FERPA). Steps to Follow
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