Academics
Registration- When will I register? According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Notable Academic Programs- Disaster Management & Response & Natural Resources - Natural Resources Conservation is PSC first Master's Degree program, while Disaster Management & Response offers a broad scope of professional opportunities for graduates, including resource management, economic and social impact assessment, policymaking, and community development.
- Business & Hospitality Management - Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management, Sports & Event Management, Entrepreneurship & Communication
- Forestry & Environmental Sciences - Built on a longstanding Adirondack tradition, forestry education at Paul Smith’s College equips Â鶹´«Ã½s with a foundation of technical, field-based and applied education that combines theory and practice.
Students in our Environmental Sciences program at Paul Smith’s College have a rare opportunity to directly study ecosystems and environmental issues within the Adirondacks.
- Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences - From their first semester, our Â鶹´«Ã½s engage in activities such as small mammal trapping, fish sampling and identification, bird capture and banding, wildlife habitat assessments and amphibian ecology studies.
- Outdoor Adventure Recreation - Students choose different areas of emphasis, including environmental education, adventure education, and technical/guiding skills. No matter which area of focus you select, you’ll graduate with a highly marketable and capable set of skills:
Sustainable recreational and business practices
Manager-level program design and delivery
Business, advertising, and site/facility management
Deep understanding of the broad social contexts that influence access/barriers to recreation
Ability and passion for making recreation accessible for all
Communication, leadership and problem-solving
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Biology/Life Science, Botany/Plant Sciences, Business Management...
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Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 03/06/24
Finances
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Home Payment: 18 ($600 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
Sustainability Fee |
$36 |
Year |
Home |
Mandatory |
Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 03/06/24
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
Health Insurance |
$2600 |
Year |
Home |
Waiver Available |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Proof of insurance is required or Â鶹´«Ã½ must purchase campus plan.
https://www.paulsmiths.edu/Â鶹´«Ã½-health-services/insurance/
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,300 per semester.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Hepatitis A is required for the following programs: recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism; culinary; baking; food and beverage; and hotel, resort and tourism management. Available at our clinic for $95.