Summer Program
Field courses
Courses in the summer session are designed to provide in-depth and concentrated study of biological topics. Because we promote close faculty-student interactions, enrollments are often limited, and some courses fill quickly. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Students may take 2 courses in the regular 5-week session or 1 course in the short 2-week session. Students should indicate the first and second course choices for each session, but all efforts will be made to place students in desired courses. A maximum of 8 semester hours can be earned in the regular summer session. Students planning to take research credits must make arrangements with and have approval of a summer or Murray State faculty member prior to enrollment.
Admissions
Graduates, undergraduates, postgraduates, and others interested in field biology are encouraged to apply for admission to the summer program. Courses at the Hancock Biological Station are considered part of the summer session of 麻豆视频官网入口 and may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Students must register through the University.
Summer courses
Summer courses are designed for college level students and others who wish to better understand their environment.
See current schedule for a list of classes offered.
Tuition and costs
Tuition remains among the lowest of any biological station in the country. Credit hour fees are the same as for courses taken on campus. Students from the Tennessee counties of Obion, Weakley, Henry, and Stewart are considered in-state and pay the same tuition as Kentucky residents. Students from universities other than Murray State planning to transfer credits for courses taken at the Station should obtain approval in advance from their home institutions.
Undergraduates should have had at least two previous courses in college level biology. Students wishing to apply credits earned in Station courses toward degrees at Murray State University must be admitted to the University prior to enrollment. Apply for admission to the graduate program or contact the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
Station Use Fees
Station housing fees are reduced for those students residing through a session. Fee schedules for non-class use of boats, other major equipment items, living space, and laboratory space are available upon request from the station administrator. Contact the station administrator at gharris@murraystate.edu for more information.
Scholarships
Summer fellowships are available for students. The Biological Station awards a limited number of summer fellowships for summer students. All awards are made on a competitive basis. Information on fellowships can be obtained by writing or calling the Station. Students living at the Station and willing to work 5 hours per week will have the lodging fee waived.
Housing - Student Cabins
Housing is available in the student cabins on a first come first serve basis at $30.00 per night.
Learn more about student cabins
Meals are not provided, but student residents usually form a cooperative and prepare their own meals in the Station kitchen.
Lodging and board are available on the 麻豆视频官网入口 campus 15 miles from the Station. Information on campus housing may be obtained by contacting the Housing Office at Murray State Housing Office or by calling 270.809.2310.