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Locations: At Sea, At Sea
Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
Program Sponsor: Seamester Study Abroad
Restrictions: UVA applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall Semester	2024	01-APR-2024 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year, Graduate student	Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	NO	Housing:	With program group
Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Field Study/ Experiential	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Boris Escalona Berbetty
Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Communications, Cultural Studies, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Global Studies, Independent Study, Service Learning

Program Description:

Antigua to Grenada -w- Antigua Yacht Regatta

80 Days aboard S/Y Ocean Star

Academic courses (12 credits): oceanography, marine biology, basic seamanship, leadership
1,100 Nautical Miles via Dominica, The Grenadines, Martinique, St. Barts

Study marine biology up-close as you swim with turtles in Dominica and complete reef check dives in Soufriere, St. Lucia. Finish your voyage by taking part in the world famous Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, where you and your fellow shipmates will race against some of the finest sailing vessels in the world! All told, you’ll explore Antigua, the islands of Saba, St. Eustatia, Grenada & The Grenadines, St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and The Saints, Montserrat, and St. Barts. If you want to see every facet of the Caribbean, earn sailing and diving certifications as well as a full semester of college credits–this is your adventure.