I and II courses, and to the research program, is competitive and based primarily on a review of application materials submitted. Decisions are made by a committee from the sponsoring institutions, in consultation with faculty from each applicant's school. The decisions represent the committee's assessments of each applicant's ability to make use of the opportunity, as indicated by academic performance, previous experience in related fields, purpose and goals, and general qualifications. The potential contribution of the student to the future development of the field of aquatic veterinary medicine will be among the factors considered by the admission committee. C ornell University and the University of Pennsylvania are equal opportunity, affirmative action educators and admit students of any race, color, sex, religion, and national and ethnic origin, and students who may be handicapped or disabled.
Every effort is made to keep tuition and fees as low as possible.
Stipends allotted to those persons who are selected for the summer research program are also determined annually according to available funds. Other institutions may, at their own discretion, grant credit to participating students. T hose students requiring a formal grade in order to receive academic credit from their home institution should make this fact known to the directors before the start of the course. Grades will be based on class, field trip, and laboratory participation and on the student's seminar presentation. I or II courses, or the research program, must submit transcripts of all college-level work and a completed application form.