Where is the field school?
On the eastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya.

Do I have to pay for airfare?
Yes. Airfare is not included in the cost of the program. All subsequent transportation is covered, however.

What do I have to bring?
Once you have been accepted to the program, we will send out an information packet detailing everything that you will and won't need.

How many credits is this worth?
8 undergraduate units, although some schools may only accept 6 transfer units.
This consists of two 4 credit upperdivision Anthropology courses. One in Paleoanthropology and the other in Field Methods in Paleoanthropology.

How is grading done?
Based on the field work, written exams, lab work and participation, grades will be assigned according to the Rutgers system. This course meets, in full, the standards maintained at Rutgers University.

Do I need shots?
Once again, we will send out an information packet upon your acceptance explaining the possible need for shots, but in the mean time, you could check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) online and, depending on your country of origin, it can provide you with advice.

Are there any prerequisites?
No. All undergraduate and graduate students may apply, regardless of their study of interest. Students will be accepted on the basis of their academic records.

Will I find any hominid bones?
People are still finding important early hominid bones and stone tools. (See the Famous Finds section of Koobi Fora for more information.)

What are some of the field methods employed at the field school?

• survey
• excavation
• geological mapping
• stratigraphic description
• artifact analysis
• paleontological identifications
• taphonomic experiments

Can I apply online?
Yes. Follow this link and carefully read the instructions. .

Do I need additional insurance?
The field school offers limited insurance for no extra charge and additional insurance for $15 US. More information will be included in the information packet once you are accepted.

Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is not available through the program. However, we recommend that you check with your own schools (for undergraduate studies and/or research) or departments for funding, as this has been successful in the past.