At UNCW MarineQuest we value students' safety, education, and enjoyment in that order. This attention to safety and education maintains the integrity of our university and program as well as provides an academic environment that keeps our students and families coming back year after year. All program participants must abide by the following policies and procedures.
The Policies and Procedure document communicates our expectations and policies regarding the protection of minors, what students can bring to the program, illness, and weather.
To ensure that everyone has a positive experience while participating in a MarineQuest program located at facilities of the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), students attending the Program are expected to behave in a disciplined, responsible, and respectful manner when on or off the UNCW Campus. Failure to follow the rules and regulations stated in the MarineQuest Student Code of Conduct will result in immediate disciplinary action.
MarineQuest Student Code of Conduct
The following disciplinary actions will be implemented for any student who does not follow the Student Code of Conduct:
In cases of zero-tolerance offenses, the student will be immediately dismissed from the program.
To ensure that our summer programs are of the highest quality, we plan, schedule, and commit to paying for staff, supplies transportation, and recreational activities months before summer begins. Families typically book their summer program months in advance. Therefore, last-minute cancellations are complicated for us to fill since most students have already made other arrangements for the summer.
If you need to change dates (and space is available in another session during the current summer) there is a $50 processing fee.
The program reserves the right to cancel a session in the unlikelihood of low enrollment. If the data suggests a cancellation, you will be contacted by a program representative 4 weeks prior to the start program start date.
We strongly encourage you to secure travelers or summer camp insurance to protect your investment. Make sure the policy covers communicable diseases (which includes COVID-19) and/or cancellations.
In the event of severe weather such as a hurricane, students will be sent home with as much notice as possible. If the Program is canceled prior to check-in a refund less a processing fee of 15% will be issued. If cancellation occurs after the program has started, we will issue an appropriate refund (pro-rated) that takes into account the activities already completed. This is based on the unpredictability of severe weather.
To seek information about severe weather on campus, you can find UNCW alerts here. You should also check the UNCW Emergency & Safety webpage for more information regarding severe weather. MarineQuest will always contact parents in the event of an emergency.
***Please note under normal weather conditions we operate rain or shine. HOWEVER, some activities may be rescheduled or canceled due to safety concerns.
All cancellation requests must be made in writing e-mail or mail.
UNCW MarineQuest Summer Programs
601 S. College Rd.
Campus Box 5630
Wilmington, NC 20493-5630
Cancellation and Refund Policy
“ MarineQuest has had an unbelievable influence in Ethan's life and it has all been good! The classes and events, the staff and the educational value have given Ethan more than I ever could have imagined. ”
MarineQuest
Main Office: 626 MacMillan Ave.
MarineQuest Lab: Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
