2012 Tuition rates

One-week course: $575.00*
Two-week course: $1150.00*
One-week, three-credit (Exceptionalities) course: $850* 

*New in 2012: All course participants will be charged the reduced base fees above. For course participants wishing to receive graduate credit, there is an additional charge of $160 per semester credit. One-week courses are eligible for two semester credits (total cost $895), two-week courses are eligible for four semester credits (total cost $1790), and the one-week Exceptionalities course is eligible for three semester credits (total cost $1,330).

2012 Room and Board Rates

Single Room/Board:                       Shared Room/Board:                                          
One week - $485                                    One week - $385
Two weeks - $970                                  Two weeks - $770

All rooms have shared bathrooms, and participants provide their own bed linens. Spouses/partners can stay in your shared room with you, at the shared room/board rate. We have a limited number of single rooms — if a single room is essential, please let us know as soon as possible.

The cost of meals is included in the room/board fee. Meals are served from Sunday night dinner through Friday night dinner.

Commuter Meal Plans
Commuters may purchase a full meal plan or a lunch-only plan:
Full meal plan - $200 per week
Lunch only - $65 per week

Additional Fees

Lab Fee: Each course has a lab fee ranging from $25-$195. This fee covers academic supplies and field trips.

Application Fee: There is a $25/student application fee to help cover the cost of processing your registration.

Unless otherwise noted, textbooks should be purchased prior to arrival. Feel free to contact your instructor with questions about supplies, textbooks, and required readings.

Registration

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Class space is limited.

There are two ways to register :

1. Register online using our secure online registration form - you can also access the registration form via the link on the Course and Faculty Information page. Payment may be made by check or credit card. 
2. Call the Summer Program Office at 1-800-597-9500 to register over the phone.

Payment

A non-refundable $175 deposit (including $25 application fee) is due at the time of registration and will be applied toward the total fees. Payment of the final balance is due by May 18, 2012 — though we do continue accepting registrations through June on a space-available basis. A purchase order from your school district is acceptable pre-payment and direct billing may also be prearranged. Students waiting for notification of school approval, school or grant funding should request an extension from the Summer Programs Office. Students are responsible for transportation and personal expenses.

Registration deadline

Course registrations should be received no later than May 15, 2012 after which time a determination will be made if a course has the enrollment necessary to proceed.  If a course is viable, we will continue to take registrations until we reach maximum enrollment.  If a course has low enrollment prior to the registration deadline, we will notify participants in advance, and send an e-mail confirmation as soon as a final decision has been made.  Please contact the Summer Programs office prior to booking a long-distance flight, so that we can help you determine the viability of the course for which you have registered.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be considered in the event of documented health or family emergencies. No refunds of tuition, fees, or room and board will be made after classes begin. All refunds will be paid by check.

Course Cancellation

In the event that College of the Atlantic needs to cancel a course due to low enrollment or for other reasons, course registrants will be notified of the course's cancellation at least one month prior to the course start date, unless the course must be canceled at a later date due to unforeseen circumstances. If you are purchasing travel tickets, we encourage you to contact the summer programs office to confirm the status of your course before purchasing your tickets. In the event of a course's cancellation, a full refund will be issued to participants who choose not to select an alternate course.

Scholarships

College of the Atlantic will offer a limited number of small (partial) scholarships for the summer of 2012.  Click here for a scholarship application form.  Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis and all scholarship applications must be received by March 16,  2012.

We also encourage you to check with your employer regarding professional development funds or other financial support.  Approximately 60% of our participants receive full or partial financial support from their schools, school districts, or from private foundations.