Admission
 
 

General Requirements

 

The Institute's academic programs are geared towards students interested in biological or environmental science, particularly in field-based research and conservation. Curricula expose prticipants to various aspects of science, from training and research to conservation and policy, while remaining firmly anchored in biological disciplines.

We are thus seeking curious, committed students with a thirst for learning, and the maturity and personal initiative to work independently as well as in a group. Participants should embrace the challenges of working outdoors, be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances, and make use of this unique educational opportunity. Applicants should exhibit enthusiasm, compassion, flexibility, as well as a willingness to put the needs of the group ahead of his/her own when necessary.

Before completing your application for admission, carefully consider the fact that this experience will likely be very different from your academic experience to date. You will be working long hours, often feel physically and mentally drained from the field work and academic demands, and be expected to fully participate in all aspects of group-living at a biological field station. You will be further expected to adhere to the rules and regulations of student conduct presented during orientation.


ALL STUDENTS MUST BE GOOD SWIMMERS AND DEMONSTRATE COMFORT IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. SCUBA diving is not a requirement for the courses. If and when appropriate, SCUBA may be applied in field research. Students who want to have this option must be certified prior to attending the courses. Every student should bring his/her own snorkeling/diving gear.
 
Academic Requirements
 

ITME requires one year of college-level biology or environmental studies as an academic prerequisite.

Applicants from Dominica and the Eastern Caribbean should have successfully completed CXC examinations in Biology, and must have taken one year of college-level (A) biology.

Applications from high school graduates who can demonstrate (transcripts) a strong academic aptitude towards natural sciences will be considered for admission to the Summer program only.
 
Every application submitted to ITME (Admissions Committee) must include:

1) completed application form
2) résumé
3) names and addresses of 3 references
4) official transcript from home institution
5) personal statement
6) US $ 150.00 nonrefundable application fee

 
Earning Credit
 
Upon successful completion of the program you will receive:
  • The ITME Grade Transcript including a detailed breakdown of your performance (16 credits/Semester Program, 5 credits/Summer Program) valid only with the Certificate of Participation.
  • The ITME Certificate of Participation.
  • Both of these must be complimented by items such as:
    (1)
    lecture notes, (2) log books, (3) exams (4) project proposals, (5) research reports, (6) press-releases or other publications etc. as direct evidence of your active completion of the program. A closer relation with your home institution can also be developed so that you and future students from your school can easily receive credits upon successful completion of the ITME courses.

ITME is a private, tertiary level, research/education institution, registered by the Government of the the Commonwealth of Dominica. While some universities and colleges accept ITME's official transcripts, others have alliterative mechanisms that allow students to obtain credit for study-abroad programs, especially intensive applied biology courses. These are often called "independent study" courses. If you are going to take the courses for credit, you must arrange this through your professor or academic advisor and university. We recommend you do this prior to coming to Dominica.

Students that have taken the ITME courses for credit came from a variety of geographic regions including:


Arizona State U. AZ USA
Auburn Univ., AL USA
Barry Univ. FL USA
Boise State Univ. ID USA
Cal Poli CA USA

Denison Univ. OH USA
Denver Univ. CO USA
Earlham College IN USA
Eastern Michigan Univ. MI USA
Eastern Ne Mexoco Univ., NM USA
Gustavus College, MN, USA
Howard Univ. DC USA
Iowa State Univ. IA USA
LaFayette Coll PA USA
Mountain State Univ. WV. USA
Northern Arizona Univ. AZ USA
Spring Hill College AL USA
St. Francis Univ. PA USA

SUNY Syracuse, NY USA
Tulane Univ. LA USA
Univ. California - St. Barbara CA USA
Univ. of Lousiana Lafayette LA USA


Univ. of Kentuky KY USA
Univ. Texas at Austin TX USA
Univ of Washington, WA USA
Univ. of West Florida, FL USA
Vanderbilt Univ. TN USA
Wesleyan Univ. CT USA
Whitman College, WA USA
Whittier College, CA USA
Winona State Univ. MN USA
University of Wisconsin, WI USA

Univ. of Toronto, CANADA
Youth Environmental Service Corps DOMINICA
Univ. Politecnica delle Marche, ITALY

Univ. Autonoma de Mexico, MEXICO
Agricultural University of NORWAY
Glasgow Univ. UNITED KINGDOM
Anglia Poytechn Univ. UNITED KINGDOM
Glasgow Univ. UNITED KINGDOM
Newcastle Univ. UNITED KINGDOM
U. of Aberdeen, Kings College, UNITED KINGDOM

 
Program Costs
 
Your fees cover the following items:
TUITION
1) instruction (lectures and labs)
2) full room and board
3) transportation in Dominica
4) trips to and from the airport
5) island tours/excursions /field trips
6) snorkeling trips

7) SCUBA trips
8) boat fees /field research logistics
9) park permits

OTHER
10) application fees, course deposits, transcripts etc.

 

"The ITME program was awesome. I learned more than I ever could in any classroom setting and it's an experience I will never forget."
W. Lehman, Eastern Michigan University, MI, USA

 
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