COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES at SASS!!
South America Snow Sessions has partnered with Sierra Nevada College to offer a One-Of-A-Kind Educational Experience. Available in Sessions 1, 2 & 3 only, SASS & SNC present the “Patagonia Classroom”.
Experience the best of both worlds. Skiing & riding in the Andes WHILE earning credits through classes offered by Sierra Nevada College.
Courses Planned for 2010
The Sierra Nevada academic program on the SASS campus is designed to work around the typical ski day. We expect that our students will also be taking full advantage of their on-snow time in the beautiful Andes, so all courses are offered in the late afternoon. One session consists of two full weeks and consists of approximately 45 hours of instruction both on the mountain and in the classroom. SNC has developed a new improved academic course schedule where a student can take all courses offered or a combination of your choice.
Session 1: July 20-August 2, 2010
3-Credit Courses:
Spanish in the Field (SPAN 151-251)
Freeskiing (PHED 114-414)
Freeriding (PHED 111-411)
Winter Adventure Photography (PHTG 480)
Internship in Ski Business Management (SBRM 490)
2-Credit Courses:
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche and Backcountry Skills (PHED 229)
Session 2: August 3-August 16, 2010
3-Credit Courses:
Spanish in the Field (SPAN 151)
Freeskiing (PHED 114-414)
Freeriding (PHED 111-411)
Winter Adventure Video (DART 480)
Internship in Ski Business Management (SBRM 490)
2-Credit Courses:
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche and Backcountry Skills (PHED 229)
Session 3: August 17-August 30, 2010
3-Credit Courses:
Spanish in the Field (SPAN 151)
Freeskiing (PHED 114-414)
Freeriding (PHED 111-411)
Winter Adventure Photography (PHTG 480)
Internship in Ski Business Management (SBRM 490)
2-Credit Courses:
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche and Backcountry Skills (PHED 229)
Registration Process
Students will complete a two-step registration process.
1) Visit the Sierra Nevada College Summer in Patagonia registration page. You will be guided through the registration, course selection, and financial aid processes from there.
2) Register as a South America Snow Sessions participant and insure your space on the SASS Campus through our secure server registration system HERE.
During this two-step process, you will make two payments—a tuition payment directly to Sierra Nevada College, and a Program payment directly to South American Snow Sessions.
Financial Aid Process
Financial Aid may be available for those who qualify. To discuss the many different financial aid options available to defray the cost of tuition, travel, and room and board, please contact the Sierra Nevada College Financial Aid office at 775-831-1314 x7404.
The financial aid process works as follows:
SNC Students
1) If you are an SNC student, register for courses that bring you to at least half time attendance (6 credit hours). You can combine courses from your home school with SASS courses to reach 6 credits.
2) If you are enrolled in at least 6 credits you are eligible for Federal Student Aid and should contact the office of Financial Aid to determine what aid is available.
Non- SNC Students
1) Register for the intended courses at SNC that bring you to at least half time at your home institution.
2) Complete a consortium agreement between the Home School and the Host School (SNC). Contact the Financial Aid office at your home school to access the consortium agreement form. Once the Home School has completed the agreement they will then fax it to SNC (Host School) for required information and signature. SNC will then return the consortium agreement to the Home School and the student can access Financial Aid to be process at the Home School.
Transfer Credit Process
To receive credit at your current institution for the course(s) taken through Sierra Nevada College, you will need to have official transcripts sent.
To order an official transcript, please complete the Transcript Request Form.
An Average Day
All students will be housed at the SASS campus in dormitory-style rooms. Coaches and Counselors from the SASS Camp Program live with campers on campus for the duration of each session, as do SNC Faculty members. This creates a vibrant community of athletic and academic exchange which inevitably spills over into the after-hours environment. A typical daily schedule for an SNC student will look like this:
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7:30am |
Wake Up |
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8:00-9:00am |
Breakfast |
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9:00-2:00pm |
Mountain Activities |
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3:00-4:00pm |
Return to Campus, Lunch, rest/study |
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4:00-9:00pm |
Class (including breaks) |
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8:00-11:00pm |
Dinner and Social Activities |
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11:00pm |
Bedtime |
Contact:
Registration: jrainwater@sierranevada.edu
Transfer Credit Help: mkolinski@sierranevada.edu
Financial Aid : nferguson@sierranevada.edu
Academic Advising: rhackett@sierranevada.edu
Student Account Manager: jdiedrichsen@sierranevada.edu
The various 1-credit courses will meet in the mornings, on the mountain, and not during the afternoon Class times. Several of them (Mountaineering, Map and Compass, and Avalanche Certification) will include weekend excursions.
Dates and Prices
Session 1: July 20-August 2, 2010
Session 2: August 3-August 16, 2010
Session 3: August 17-August 30, 2010
Sierra Nevada College currently offers summer courses for US$550 per credit hour.
All students attending the SNC Summer program will co-enroll in a SASS Adult Package, which includes room, board, lift tickets, transportation, and activities.
For students 18 and older, the cost of this Two week all inclusive package is $3,600.
Save with Early Bird Pricing now- February 1st (limited spaces) only $5000 for one full month (two sessions)!!
Limited Availability:
The SASS-SNC College Program has VERY Limited Enrollment. When the available spots are filled we are done with enrollments for the year. SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY!
