STEP 1   Receive application materials:

Contact admissions and ask for an application packet:
ITME ADMISSIONS

ITME Admission& Student Affairs (USA Office) 
Phone: (716) 439 1630   E-mail: admission@itme.org   Fax (801) 504 4369
                              OR
ITME Headquarters & Fieldstation (Dominica)
Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology Inc. (ITME)
P.O.Box 944 Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
Phone: (767) 449 3725   E-mail: admin@itme.org   Fax (801) 504 4369

You will receive application forms and information packages via e-mail and regular mail. If necessary, please use alternate addresses fieldstation@itme.org, or admin@itme.org

Or download the application form to expedite your application.

STEP 2   Submit your application:

Applications submitted to ITME must include:
1) completed application form
2) resumé
3) names and addresses of 3 references
4) official transcript from student's home institution
5) personal statement
6) US $ 150.00 non-refundable application fee
       Note: Your application will not be processed until the application fee is received. Payments must be made in US currency. Please make checks payable to: Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology. Applications for all programs are reviewed on a rolling admission basis, and waiting lists are maintained for courses that fill early.

STEP 3    Finalize Enrollment:

Given a positive evaluation of your application, you will receive our student confirmation packet to finalize your enrollment. The confirmation packet will include your official acceptance for enrollment, medical forms and tuition payment due dates.

You can expedite the pocess by downloading and completing the 3 forms (below).

You will have to pay a non-refundable course deposit within 21 days of acceptance in order to secure your spot. Tuition is due 30 days prior to the commencement of the program.

Students that have been accepted to the program will receive periodic updates from the field station. These updates will include new developments (e.g. research projects / facilities / services) and a series of tips and suggestions on how to best prepare for the programs (e.g. things to bring, travel tips). Accepted students should also consult the WHAT TO BRING list to get an early start on travel preparations.