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2027 Field Camp now accepting applications

Summer field camp is a six credit hour (6SCH) camp and will again be offered in two formats in 2027:

  1. Traditional, in-person trip to the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana, and
  2. Virtual Minecraft gamified format serving student accessibility needs (travel, health, etc.)

In-person camp will be held in late May to end of June. Exact dates coming soon. Virtual camp will be run in July.

See links below for more information about our program and application steps. If you are ready to begin applying to the program, complete online application below. Feel free to contact Dr. Parcell if you have additional questions.

Dr. Will Parcell, Field School Director

The ability to infer and to infer correctly is the goal of training in field geology, for one's proficiency as a geologist is measured by one's skill at drawing safe and reasonable conclusions from observed phenomena.

Frederic H. Lahee, Ph.D.
Field Geology. 1916

Highlights

  • Global Student Participants

    We welcome applications from guest students from other colleges and universities from around the world!

  • Geologic Proficiencies and Professional Social Skills

    Wichita States geology field camp is a foundational
    capstone experience where students learn practical mapping, data collection, and problem-solving skills.

  • Tuition and Fees

    Out-of-state tuition rates are very competitive! The camp is also underwritten by the Woolsey Family Fund for Geology Field Camp, which translates to a camp fee scholarship (~$2000) for each participating traditional, in-person student.

Application

If you are considering our program, please complete the online application form.

Acceptance is at the discretion of the Field School Director and is based in part on the anticipated effect of each applicant on the safety, dynamics, and overall functioning of camp activities. If accepted, you must submit the required forms and payments by the due dates, so we can make reservations and guarantee numbers to facilities used by the Field School.

Special Thanks

We thank donations from alumni and friends that have helped offset costs associated with running the program. These savings are directly passed on to our students through reduction of fees. We would particularly like to thank:

  • Woolsey Family Fund for Geology Field Camp
  • Thornton Anderson Field Camp Fund
  • Richard Stoneburner Field Camp Fund

Our ability to study the varied geology of the Bighorn Basin and greater Yellowstone area would not be possible without the permission of landowners and federal agencies. Thanks are extended to:

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