Make the Most of Your Course
Though NOLS is different than a traditional academic program, we are recognized as the leader in wilderness medicine education. You can also earn Continuing Education Credits/Units with NOLS.
Earning Academic Credit
Talk to Your Academic Advisor
Schedule a time to talk to an academic advisor at your college about academic credit. Ask about transferring Western Colorado University or University of Utah credit. Your school may have a preference.
Review Next Steps for How to Get Your Credit
Once you know what type of credit that you'll be applying for, read the steps below for your chosen path. If you are planning on transferring credits to your school, be sure to ask your academic advisor how the credits will transfer, and what kind of credits your school will count them as.
University of Utah Credit
Credits and Pricing
- WEMT 9 credits HEDU 5980 Sec 30 $550
- WFR 3 credits HEDU 3980 Sec 30 $300
- WFA 1 credit HEDU 1960 Sec 30 $95
- WUMP 4 credits HEDU 3970 Sec 30 $350
During Your Course
To apply for credit through University of Utah, register and pay for the credits through their website. You will receive a confirmation email from the school. For questions regarding the credits, please contact the Center for Emergency Programs of the Department of Health Promotion and Education at the University of Utah at 801-581-4512 or [email protected] .
After Your Course
To receive academic credit, you need to have University of Utah submit a transcript to your school. To order transcripts, visit the Transcripts and Verification page of the University website. Sign in using the information emailed to you by the University when you signed up for credits. If you have problems ordering a transcript, you can call the transcript office at (801) 581-8965. For problems signing in to your U account, contact the computer help desk at (801) 581-4000.
Transcripts are not available until after the end of the term in which your course occurs. Please refer to the following chart.
| NOLS Course Start Time | Transcript Availability |
|---|---|
| July 20 – December 1 | Available December 27 |
| December 1 – April 7 | Available May 14 |
| April 7 – July 20 | Available August 13 |
Western Colorado University Credit
Credits and Pricing
For all courses starting on May 1, 2024 until the next academic year - end date to be determined yet.
- WEMT 6 credits ROE 397 $1,080.00
- WUMP 1 credit ROE 397 $180.00
- WFR 3 credits ROE 397 $540.00
- WAFA 1 credit ROE 397 $180.00
- WFA 0.5 credit ROE 397 $90.00
- WFR-R 1 credit ROE 397 $180.00
- Hybrid WFR-R 1 Credit ROE 297 $180.00
- WMPP 0.5 credit ROE 397 $90.00
- WME 1.0 credit ROE 397 $180.00
Before Your Course
Registration with Western Colorado University must be completed no less than 30 calendar days before the course payment is due to allow for processing time and course space availability.
- Read the AmeriCorps and 529 Plan Instructions first.
- Select your NOLS Wilderness Medicine course.
- Contact NOLS Wilderness Medicine Financial Aid at [email protected] to get started.
After Your Course
After your course, follow the instructions in your Western Colorado University's NOLS Wilderness Medicine credit registration packet to get your academic credit. You must request a transcript through Western Colorado University and submit it to your school to receive credit.
Contact:
Outdoor Programs Staff at Western Colorado University
Mailing Address:
Western Colorado University
Extended Studies, Taylor 303
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
Phone: 970-943-2885
Fax: 970-943-7068
Email: [email protected]
Resources
Direct Credit from Your School
Before Your Course
Ask the academic advisor at your school if you need to do anything prior to or during your course to qualify for credit.
After Your Course
If your school directly accepts credit from NOLS, speak with your advisor on what the school needs to see from you or NOLS to qualify for academic credit. If your advisor needs information from NOLS, they can contact NOLS Wilderness Medicine Financial Aid team at [email protected].
Resources
FAQ
Every school is different, so we recommend connecting with your academic advisor and university’s registrar to determine how academic credit will be applied.
You can still receive academic credit through either University of Utah or Western Colorado University. University of Utah requires you to register on the first day of the course and Western Colorado University requires you to register at least 30 days before the start of the course.
To earn University of Utah credit, you must be either a high school graduate or a rising high school senior with a 3.2 GPA or higher.
To earn Western Colorado University credit, you must be age 15 or older.
AmeriCorps and 529 Plan participants must apply for academic credit through Western Colorado University.
Yes! Find out how on our Continuing Education page.
Yes! Find out how on our Continuing Education page.
Yes! Find out how on our Continuing Education page.
