UMass Boston

ENVSCI/ENVSTY 321L: Spiders of Nantucket

Thank you for your interest in University of Massachusetts Boston'’'s Spiders of Nantucket. The program will during summer session II, 2024. The deadline for applications is June 1st, 2024.

We anticipate a very successful program and look forward to having you as a participant. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can contact the instructor of the course, John Dobyns, or Elizabeth Boyle, from the School for the Environment, either will be happy to answer any questions you may have:

Course Instructor: John Dobyns John.Dobyns@snc.edu
Elizabeth Boyle: Elizabeth.Boyle@umb.edu

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Health Insurance

PLEASE NOTE: You must show proof of Health Insurance during your stay on Nantucket



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Program Preference

Please see the course description below For ENVSCI/ENVSTY 321L:

Explore biodiversity through the lens of spiders as well as the varied habitats on Nantucket Island. Gain field experience collecting and identifying species of spiders as you build a collection and possibly find new species!

With housing: $ (includes housing, fees and tuition*)
Without housing: $ (includes fees and tuition* only not housing)



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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Program participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Nantucket Island. Information on ferries will be provided.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TOTAL FEES

With housing: $ TBA (includes housing, fees and tuition)
Without housing: $ TBA (includes fees and tuition)

Bunkhouse housing provides two bathrooms and two bedrooms of bunkbeds, shared full kitchen, dining room, and conference/lounge space.

*Please note: the fees do not cover meals, books, insurance, or travel to and from Nantucket Island.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS June 15, 2024.

The University of Massachusetts Boston cannot assume responsibility for any sickness or accident incurred by the student during his or her stay on Nantucket Island, nor does the University provide any casualty or health insurance. Participants are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage before registering for the program.