INTRODUCTION for STUDENTS
Located in Bermuda on some of the world's northernmost coral reefs and surrounded by deep ocean, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Inc. is an independent U.S. non-profit research organization committed to scientific and educational excellence. BIOS is situated on the water's edge in 15 acres of well-kept tropical parkland at the eastern end of Bermuda, convenient to the airport and near the historic town of St. George.

Students can receive academic credit for participating in summer courses and/or internships at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS). If you are an undergraduate or graduate student, you should look into earning academic credit BEFORE you visit Bermuda.

We suggest you start planning early if you are seeking academic credit. The following steps may be useful.

1. Speak to your advisor, department head, study abroad coordinator, or internship office at your home university about setting up an independent program that will provide you with unique educational benefits.
2. Obtain a copy of all related information from the BIOS web site about the program in which you will participate. For courses, instructors will provide a course syllabus. Bring this information with you when you meet with academic advisor, department head, or study abroad coordinator. Work with your academic advisor to ensure that your proposal meets your school's academic requirements.
3. Upon request, BIOS will provide you with a signed certificate of completion that you may submit to your school. The certificate will identify the course or project title, the instructor or principal investigator, location, dates, and will describe the type of course material that was covered and/or the type of research you conducted as part of your internship.
4. Submit all completed documentation to your advisor when you finish your Bermuda visit. Make sure the final documentation is filed with your department, study abroad office, or internship program.