More than 3.5 Ga of geologic history exposed

• Cambrian through Pleistocene sedimentary rocks
• Mesozoic and Cenozoic igneous rocks
• Precambrian metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary rocks
• Exquisite exposures of three major structural styles plus evidence for several other tectonic events

World class curriculum and faculty

• Projects refined and improved throughout a 70-year history, with more than 7,000 students from over 300 universities
• Diverse faculty, typically from at least 6 different universities

Field Station facilities and staff are focused on optimizing the student learning experience

• Climate controlled classroom with computers and WiFi
• Meals prepared and dishes washed for you
• Comfortable dorms
• Numerous recreational opportunities

Successful alumni

• Global academic geoscience leaders
• State Geologists
• Geoscience industry leaders (including CEOs, senior executives, chief geologists, and corporate research leaders)
• Leaders in non-geoscience industries
• NAGT-USGS interns - all three 2018 X429 nominees received 2019 internships

Scholarships available

• In recent years more than 80% of the students accepted have received a scholarship.
• In 2021, the average scholarship was more than $1,100.