Role of the Field School Participant

Norway 2018 Field School Group

All participants in Mount Royal University International Field Schools are expected to:

become familiar with and ensure you fully understand, agree to and adhere to the information and policies contained within the International Field School Student Manual;
apply for the specific field school of interest in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate deadlines as determined by the Field School Instructor;
meet the academic rigor and expectations set for for the field school course(s) and be in compliance with all academic policies;
have an in-depth familiarity with the field school program and its itinerary to ensure they are able to fully participate in all planned activities;
where accommodations (academic or other) are to be requested, ensure that the proper processes are followed and that these requests are communicated to the field school instructor as soon as possible in the field school process. Any concerns or conditions that may affect full participation in the planned itinerary should be disclosed and discussed well in advance to see if alternative arrangements can be made;
ensure that they have the necessary pre-requisites for the field school course and have a sufficient level of knowledge in the subject area to be successful in the field school program;
in cases where pre-requisites are being waived to allow participation in the field school program, ensure that the necessary pre-requisite waiver is completed and approved by the program Chair prior to registration in the course(s);
meet with their academic advisor to determine if/where the field school course(s) can be credited to their program;
be prepared to meet all financial obligations related to the field school and meet all payment deadlines;
be aware of the refund policy should the participant withdraw or be withdrawn for any reason;
be available to attend all scheduled field school group meetings/events/orientations prior to the field school commencement;
submit all required and requested documentation by specified deadlines and ensure that all documentation is completed truthfully and in full;
ensure they are eligible to travel to the destination country based on passport, visa and health requirements, etc.;
research the field school destination(s) in depth to be aware of any health and security concerns, cultural considerations, travel tips, etc; and
be aware of the realities of group travel and be open to working and living in a group for an extended period of time as well as working to contribute to the overall success of the group.

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