Marine Science Consortium
The university is a member of the Marine Science Consortium which provides students in Marine Science and related disciplines with access to a marine station for field trips, summer courses, and research. The Consortium’s field station at Wallops Island, Va., is only a short distance from Chincoteague and Assateague islands, which are well-known for their abundant wildlife.
For more information, see the Biological Sciences section in the Degree Programs and Course Descriptions portion of this catalog.