Photo & Media Release
Course participants grant NOLS permission to use photographs and video taken during courses for educational and promotional purposes.
Read MorePayment Plans
NOLS offers flexible payment plans for course tuition. A minimum deposit is required to secure enrollment.
Read MoreOn Course Policies
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Weapons No alcohol, no tobacco, no drugs, and no weapons are allowed in the classroom. Animals on Courses Animals are not allowed at the course site. This includes leashing them outside. Any student bringing an animal to class will be asked to leave until the animal is safely situated in a kennel…
Read MoreMinimum Age Requirements
Wilderness Medicine Expedition: 23 years old Wilderness EMT: 18 years old Wilderness First Responder: 16 years old Wilderness Advanced First Aid: 16 years old Wilderness First Aid: 16 years old
Read MoreMedical Screening
All participants complete a detailed medical history form reviewed by NOLS medical staff. Some conditions may require additional clearance from a healthcare provider.
Read MoreManaging Cookies
Disabling cookies If you want to disable cookies you need to change your website browser settings to reject cookies. How you can do this will depend on the browser you use. You may find more information about removing or restricting cookie use at allaboutcookies.org. What happens if I stop allowing cookies? If you delete cookies or…
Read MoreFinancial Aid
NOLS offers need-based financial aid for eligible students. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and awards are based on demonstrated need.
Read MoreEssential Eligibility Criteria
A qualified student is one that meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria for the course type they are applying for. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Read MoreEssential Eligibility Criteria
A qualified student is one that meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria for the course type they are applying for. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Read MoreEssential Eligibility Criteria
A qualified student is one that meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria for the course type they are applying for. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Read MoreEqual Opportunity
NOLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, layoffs, and terminations…
Read MoreEqual Opportunity
NOLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, layoffs, and terminations…
Read MoreEnrollment Requirements
All participants must meet minimum age requirements for their chosen course. Some courses require prerequisite skills or certifications. Full details are provided during the enrollment process.
Read MoreDeposit and Cancellation Policy
Our policies for Alumni Trips and all other courses can be viewed here.
Read MoreCorrecting Your Personal Information
You may modify your personal information, address, phone number, and email via your profile on the NOLS Portal. Name changes require special handling but can also be requested through the NOLS Portal. You may also request a correction to your information via email or mail. For email, please send a request to [email protected]. For mail submissions please…
Read MoreCommunicable Disease Practices
NOLS maintains comprehensive health screening and communicable disease prevention protocols. Participants may be required to meet vaccination requirements for certain courses.
Read MoreChildren’s Online Privacy (COPPA)
The NOLS websites are not intended for nor targeted toward children under 13.
Read MoreChanges to This Privacy Policy
This policy undergoes periodic internal review and will be updated on our website when any changes are made. This policy was last updated on September 12, 2018.
Read MoreCancellation, Payment & Attendance Policies
Cancellation Policy If NOLS Wilderness Medicine is providing the registration service for your course, the following policies apply: For Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician: 45 days or greater prior to the course start date – Students may cancel the course, and will receive a refund less a $50.00 fee. Less than 45 days prior to the…
Read MoreCancellation Policy
For NOLS Custom Education students paying full or partial tuition, if you cancel or leave for any reason: NOLS retains the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit due with application (amount varies) Between 15 and 29 days before the course starting date, NOLS will retain 25 percent of the course tuition Between 8 and 14 days before the…
Read MoreCancellation Policies
Tuition for all courses is due 75 days before course start, or if enrollment is within 75 days of course start the tuition is due within 10 day of enrolling or prior to course start date, whichever comes first. For all semester and academic year courses in any location as well as all courses in India, if…
Read MoreCancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made 60+ days before course start receive a full refund minus a $200 administrative fee. Cancellations 30-59 days before receive 50% refund. Less than 30 days, no refund.
Read MoreBefore Your Course
Here’s what you can expect from the admission process for your NOLS Expedition. Find your course online and click on the Apply Now button, or give us a call! We’ll ask you for some quick contact information and a $65.00 application fee. Once you’ve paid your fee, your space on the expedition is reserved, if…
Read MoreAdmission Policies
Final acceptance to your course is contingent upon the receipt and review of the required materials, which you can find online on your course Dashboard. The health and well-being of our students and staff and the effective education of our students are important to us. The wilderness environments NOLS courses live in and travel through…
Read More

