US: Duke Marine Lab

• Ideal for natural science, environmental science, and pre-health students.
• Students can take up to five and a half course credits.
• Elective courses with international travel are an additional cost.
• Duke Marine Lab Fall Courses

• Is a more immersive experience.
• Students choose one class in each of the four blocks.
• There are Beaufort-based courses with engaging local field trips.
• Elective courses with international travel are an additional cost.
• Duke Marine Lab Spring Courses

• Students will need to seek the appropriate departmental approval for all major/minor requirements and approval for General Education Requirements through Student Records. Click here for more information on approving courses to fulfill requirements and other academic policies.
• Grades appear on the Rollins transcript and are factored into your GPA. Students who successfully complete the Duke Marine Lab program through Rollins will receive an official transcript from Duke University.

• Students live in dormitories on the Duke Marine Lab "campus". The rooms are furnished and linens are available. All housing is dorm style with common bathrooms (separated by gender).
• The Marine Lab Dining Hall serves three meals a day, seven days a week. Three meals per day are provided on the program.

Duke Marine Lab is located at Beaufort, the third oldest town in the state, and is surrounded by fishing and agricultural communities. The area is well known for its historic and scenic attractions as well as being a seaside resort.

• Courses emphasize fieldwork and students participate in the daily life of an active marine biology research station.
• The program offers courses with international excursions over the breaks: these are not included in the program fee and are an additional cost.

• Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Clean record with the Office of Community Standards and good academic and college standing
• Professional application: materials are submitted on-time, are edited before submission, and are thorough and thoughtful
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Endorsement from Dr. Fiona Harper - typically, this program is only open to Marine Biology majors and minors.
• Required advising session (30 minutes). Please schedule an appointment.

• Students are responsible for booking their own flights and arranging transportation to the Marine Lab.
• Students participate in a one day orientation to learn about lab safety, campus policies and co-curricular opportunities. Also, students verify course schedule, buy books, go on a canoe orientation, and attend a library orientation and meet the other students studying at the Marine Lab.