FAQs

It is possible to do two Field Periods in one year if your advisor supports it.  However, consider where you are in your program because major-specific experiences especially can benefit from having more coursework being completed first.  It is not possible to do two in one January term, however, it may be possible to do one in the January term and one in the summer or two in the summer if your advisor supports this.  Spring and fall may also be possibilities but speak with your advisor about this and note that because there is no tuition costs for Field Period® credits. Field Period® credits cannot be used to support full-time status (i.e., 12+ credits per semester).

To remain on track towards graduation, you should be completing one Field Period® by the time you complete 30 credits, 2 by 60, 3 by 90, and 4 by 120.

OT students typically do two experiences at 1.5 credits each to meet the full 3-credit requirement each year.  This response is not intended to address those doing two experiences at 1.5 credits each.

Yes, you may. However, you must be doing something different than you have done in the past. Always check with your advisor to make sure your Field Period® choice goes along with your academic process.

No. You cannot be retroactively registered for a Field Period® course.  The Field Period® course proposal must be entered into Handshake and approved by all required parties in order for the course to be registered prior to beginning your experience.  If you wish to discuss this further, please contact Kathy Waye, director of the Field Period® Program and Community Relations, at kwaye@keuka.edu or schedule an appointment with her through Handshake.

These requirements are managed between you and the site.  Go to https://www.identogo.com/services/live-scan-fingerprinting  to schedule fingerprinting and/or request a background check. To cover any costs, you have the opportunity to submit an application for Field Period® scholarship funds.

Contact Kathy Waye, director of the Field Period® Program and Community Relations, at kwaye@keuka.edu with the company's name, address, contact, and what they want.  A Certificate of Insurance can usually be sent by Keuka College's insurance company within 1-2 business days.  An affiliation agreement may take a week or two (or possibly longer) as it often needs to be reviewed by the organization's legal representation.

Students must agree to the Field Period®  Code of Conduct when submitting their experiences to Handshake. The link to the Code of Conduct is keuka.edu/FPConduct.  It is also located below.

 The College cannot share your vaccinations records on your behalf. 

You have the opportunity to apply for scholarship funding   The Need-Based Scholarship supports expenses on a first-come-first served basis for domestic or U.S.-based experiences.  This could include background checks, gas money, professional wardrobe, housing, etc.  There are several other Field Period scholarships to support cultural, spiritual, and research-based experiences.  Check out the scholarship tab for more details.

There is no additional tuition cost for Field Period® credit.  You still may incur expenses throughout your Field Period®  and you do have the opportunity to apply for scholarship funding before or during your experience.

No.  Passing the KC101, 102, or 103 course is a prerequisite before you will be approved and registered for a Field Period ® course.  If you do have to take a leave from the College, you will not be an active student and therefore will not be able to do a Field Period® , which is credit-bearing.

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