Conservation Challenges - Costa Rica - Spring 2026
Apply to join us on Spring Break 2026 for the course Costa Rica Conservation (ENVI 300/BIOL 300). This extended field-study course will include on-campus meetings with a field trip to Costa Rica over Spring Break. This distinctive interdisciplinary course would focus on two key themes: "Tropical Ecology and Conservation" and "The Politics of Ecotourism." As such, students will study unique Costa Rican ecosystems, the use of policy to juggle biodiversity conservation and economic development, and the political implications of this balancing act. The field portion of the course will include significant time in the political hub of San Jose, at a field station on the Osa Penninsula, and at the eco-tourism hub of Monteverde. 

Travel dates - Friday March 13-Sunday March 22

Course Fees - $3,400
The course fee includes airfare, most meals, all transportation in Costa Rica, entry fees to museums, guided tours, and other programming, lodging San Jose, on the Osa Peninsula, and Monteverde. 

We will need at least 12 students to run the trip, with a maximum of 16 students total. 
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What, in terms of your academic or professional goals do you hope to gain from the class and the trip to Costa Rica?
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I understand that a $300 deposit will be due by October 10.
I understand the final payment for the trip expenses (remainder of $3,100 - includes airfare, lodging, most meals, all activities, health insurance) will be due in full by November 7, 2025, and tuition will be due separately by January 1, 2026.
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I understand that to withdraw from the Conservation in Costa Rica program, you must notify the faculty leader in writing of the intention to withdraw 

The $300 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable unless Westminster University cancels the course due to insufficient enrollment.

If you withdraw from the course on November 8, 2025 or later, you are responsible for 100% of the course fee ($3,400) 

Payment and refund schedule for tuition and fees will follow the Spring Semester tuition payment and refund schedule 

Westminster University reserves the right to cancel this class or make modifications to the itinerary and/or academic program due to factors that are beyond Westminster's control 

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