Outdoor Program - Freshman Wilderness Experience

Participants

Freshman Wilderness Experience is an orientation program that only incoming freshmen may enroll in. Though the program is open to anyone and previous outdoor experience is not necessary, it is recommended that one be in good physical shape to participate.

College Credit

Freshman Wilderness Experience couples a week long expedition with two upperclassmen and a BGSU faculty member. These individuals will facilitate outdoor learning skills on the field. When students return to BGSU they will meet with a class once a month to cover the remainder of the BGSU 1000 course curriculum. Enrolling in this program registers students in a BGSU 1000 Freshman Wilderness Experience based class that is worth 3 academic credits.

Program Costs

Because the Freshman Wilderness Experience program is a modified form of a BGSU 1000 class, the tuition cost remains the same as for any three-credit first-year class.

In addition, there is a $325 fee paid to the Outdoor Program to cover costs related to facilitating the backpacking expedition or $375 for the canoeing expedition. This fee is separate from the standard tuition and must be paid no later than three weeks prior to the expedition's departure. This cost covers transportation, staffing, lodging, all equipment, and dinners during the expedition.

A $150 deposit is required up front to reserve a spot.

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