SUMMER PROGRAM AT HBS

     Field courses in the summer session are designed to provide in-depth and concentrated study of biological topics. Because we attempt to keep courses small, enrollments are often limited and some courses fill quickly. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

     Students applying should indicate the first and second choices for each session, but all efforts will be made to place students in desired courses. A maximum of nine semester hours can be earned in the summer session. Students planning to take research credits must have made arrangements with and have approval of a summer or MSU faculty member prior to enrollment.

     Admissions: Graduates, undergraduates, postgraduates, and others interested in field biology are encouraged to apply for admission to the summer program.

     Courses at the Hancock Biological Station are considered part of the summer session of Murray State University and may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Undergraduates should have had at least two previous courses in college level biology. Students wishing to apply credits earned in Station courses toward a graduate degree at Murray State University must be admitted to the Graduate School prior to enrollment. Application forms for admission to the graduate program may be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

     Students from universities other than Murray State planning to transfer credits for courses taken at the Station should obtain approval in advance from their home institutions.

     Tuition and fees remain among the lowest of any biological station in the country. Credit hour fees are the same as for courses taken on campus. Students from the Tennessee counties of Obion, Weakley, Montgomery, Henry, and Stewart pay the same fees as Kentucky residents. Station housing fees are reduced for those students residing through each 3-week period. Fee schedules for non-teaching use of boats, other major equipment items, living space, and laboratory space are available upon request from the Biological Station. All fees are due at registration. Fees are as of Spring 2008 and are subject to change.

Tuition fees per credit hour:

     You can pre-register at the Station by mail or in person. A $20.00 per course Station registration fee is required. Students not presently registered at Murray State University are required to pay a $25.00 application fee to the University prior to registering. Pre-registration is recommended for both MSU and non-MSU students. Places will be held for all those pre-registered (i.e., who have completed the application form and submitted the $20.00 per course fee) until the end of registration unless the Station is notified. MSU students must register during the Spring enrollment period through Racer-Touch. Application fees will be refunded only if a particular course is cancelled.

     Summer fellowships are available through the Ecological Consortium of Mid-America for students from member institutions. The Biological Station awards a limited number of summer fellowships for summer students. All awards are made on a competitive basis. Information on fellowships can be obtained by writing or calling the Station. Students living at the Station and willing to work 5 hours per week will have the lodging fee waived.

     Housing is available in the student cabins on a first come first serve basis at $5.00 per night ($100.00 for 3-week summer session). Click here for more information about lodging in the cabins.

     Meals are not provided, but student residents usually form a cooperative and prepare their own meals in the Station kitchen. Camping sites are available adjacent to the Station for those who wish to bring tents or trailers. Camping and fires are not allowed on the Station property.

     Lodging and board are available on the Murray State University campus. Information on campus housing may be obtained by contacting the Housing Office, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or by calling (270) 762-2310.

Last Updated on January 17, 2008 .
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