Credit Courses

To add a CEO course sponsored by BOP, students must register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office, 38 East Gym and leave the non-refundable deposit. There are Acknowledgement of Risk and Medical History forms to complete.

Petitions forms are necessary to register for the BOP courses and must be signed by the Outdoor Pursuits director. However, our courses are limited in size for safety and environmental reasons. We will not compromise either. Sign up early. No priority will be given to class standing.

Registration begins with the Advance Registration period WITHOUT preference given to class standing. Registration continues until the class is full. A waiting list is generated as needed. True class enrollment is NOT necessarily reflected accurately on the Registrar's BU Brain website as BOP maintains the course roster.

To drop a BOP sponsored CEO course, you MUST notify both the Outdoor Pursuits office, 777-6414 and the Registrar's office (via BU Brain). No course drop is complete until you have spoken in person to the BOP director.

If you fail to attend a course for which you are registered, you will NOT be refunded any of the course fee and will have to incur late drop fees accessed by the Registrar's office.

If you drop a course due to medical reasons, documentation from a physician will be required. You will be charged a pro-rated fee to cover classes attended.

Our courses involve activities that can be affected by weather and other environmental conditions. Outdoor Pursuits will not give refunds for class delays, course or curriculum changes resulting from adverse weather conditions.

Refunds & Cancellations
Balances of the course fee are only refundable if cancellation takes place 14 days in advance of the course; another student replaces you in the course; for documented medical reasons; or withdrawal/departure from Binghamton University.

If it is determined that a student does not have the pre-requisite ability (e.g. not a strong swimmer, fitness level below average) to participate safely in a course, the balance of the course fee will be refunded.

Those who act in an unsafe manner - whether physical or emotional - and pose a danger to themselves or others or who seriously impair the class' ability to achieve the objectives of the course will be removed from any course without refund.

Credit Course Policies Attendance & Grading
BOP courses are short-courses, therefore these classes have very strict attendance policies so as to meet the University requirements for credit hours. BOP does not have the capacity to offer make-ups. Research papers do not replicate the performance of an activity or demonstrate skill and will not be accepted.

BOP requires that students attend the first class meeting because of the critical logistics, policy and safety information that will be covered. If you do not show up for the first class you lose your right to retain your spot on the roster, and we may enroll another student in your place.

Students are expected to be on time, dressed appropriately, and be properly prepared with necessary supplies (lunches, water, raingear, etc.) for their courses. Prior proper planning prevents poor performance!

Although many of the BOP courses are graded as Pass/Fail, merely attending classes and field trips will not guarantee a passing mark. Students are expected to contribute to class presentations, observe safety procedures as outlined by the staff, demonstrate an acceptable level of skill proficiency, and complete all assignments by designated deadlines.

Because BOP courses involve participation in activities that require a progression of skill and group cooperation, your absence has a negative effect on safety and the class dynamic. Thus, if a student misses more than one class or a significant part of the progression that is deemed essential, the student will not be allowed to continue in the course due to risk management considerations.

Equipment Needed
Group gear for BOP courses is provided unless otherwise noted. Typically, participants are provided with tents, tarps, packs, stoves, cooking gear, canoes, kayaks, paddles, helmets and PFD's. A complete personal equipment list is provided at the first class meeting.

Transportation
Transportation is provided in a 15-passeneger van. Departure takes place from the East Gym unless noted otherwise. All students are expected to ride to and from classes and activities in the designated vehicle.

Minors
Non-BU students under the age of 18 are not eligible to participate in BOP activities unless special programming is being provided.

Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking/Cell Phones/I-Pods/MP3, etc.
Binghamton Outdoor Pursuits provides wellness-based courses and activities. As such, the use of unprescribed drugs, alcohol and tobacco during our programming is strictly prohibited. The use of cell phones and other personal electronics during class time is also prohibited.

Conduct Policy
The Outdoor Pursuits program expects that all students will participate voluntarily, will arrive sober and will be prepared to put forth their best effort, try new activities, work and travel as part of a group and follow instructions, especially where safety is an issue.

Those who act in an unsafe manner - whether physical or emotional - and pose a danger to themselves or others will be removed from the course or outing. Those who use alcohol or drugs, will be asked to leave the course or outing. Removal from a course or activity in progress for any of the above reasons will result in the loss of any fees and a charge for evacuation.

Non-Credit Activities