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BELIZEOceanographySummer 2026Earn 3 credits in EnvironmentalOceanography (GEOL 1345) while exploringthe Caribbean Sea with your ACCclassmates and Professor Heather Miller.SESSION AND DATES1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application. 4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 5, 2026.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended thatyou complete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)Includes:AccommodationsGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesGroup FlightsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAll meals at the research stationInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: NoneContact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.PROGRAM FEE - $3,800ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSwww.austincc.edu/studyabroad512.223.7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: June 1- June 12Program in Belize: June 14- June 29ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026 Message

Biological Station15 nightsTuesday, June 23AM: Aid research station projects PM: Classroom sessionWednesday, June 24AM: Boat and guided snorkeling tour ofseagrass bedsPM: Classroom sessionThursday, June 25AM: Guided snorkeling tour of the reefPM: Research station’s reef cleaning projectFriday, June 26AM: Explore manatee population andrehabilitationPM: Aid research station projectsSaturday, June 27Free day to snorkel, work on research projectsor explore the beachSunday, June 28Day: Help with field station research Evening: Pack for departureMonday, June 29Program ends. Return from Belize City toAustin *Schedule is subject to changeDear Students, I am excited to invite you to join me for anunforgettable study abroad experience inBelize! During this study abroad experience,we’ll be based at Calabash Caye Field Stationon the eastern edge of Turneffe Atoll, in oneof the most biologically diverse ecosystemswith mangrove forests, seagrass beds, andreef habitats at our doorstep. This program will bring GEOL 1345 to life.You’ll explore ocean waves, shorelineprocesses, chemical oceanography, anddifferent marine ecosystems above andbelow the waterline. You’ll collect data in thefield, investigate unique habitats, and watchcoastal processes in action along dynamicshorelines. Every activity is a chance toconnect your classroom knowledge to theliving ocean around us. Living and learning at the research stationmeans you get a front-row seat tosustainability in action. From solar and windenergy to rainwater catchment, you’ll see andparticipate in practices only previously readabout in books. You may even get toparticipate in ongoing research conducted bythe station staff that will deepen yourscientific skills while highlighting the humandimensions of environmental stewardship,such as helping to monitor ecosystem healthor counting invasive or endangered species. By the end of our time in Belize, you’ll havewitnessed firsthand the delicate balance ofmarine ecosystems and connected theory topractice in our day to day experiences. If you’ve ever dreamed of studying the ocean,this is your chance to wake up to the wavesand explore the wonders that the oceanholds.PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYSunday, June 14AM: Depart Austin, TX for Belize City, Belize.Transfer from airport to research stationPM: Orientation, snorkel introduction andlectureMonday, June 15AM: Snorkel tourPM: Mangrove hike and discussionsTuesday, June 16AM: Mangrove snorkel tripPM: Boat trip and snorkel the reefWednesday, June 17AM: Classroom discussionsPM: Tour Caye and discuss sustainabilityThursday, June 18AM: Beach investigation, analysis and profiling PM: Tidal impact explorationFriday, June 19Free day to snorkel, work on research projectsor explore the beachSaturday, June 20AM: Tour Smithsonian research stationPM: Afternoon free. Guided night snorkelingSunday, June 21AM: Water chemistry collectionPM: Wet lab for data analysisMonday, June 22AM: Snorkeling and data collectionsPM: Explore atoll vs. barrier reef environmentsDr. Heather MillerProfessor and Assistant Dept. Chair Earth and Environmental Science heather.miller@austincc.eduElgin CampusBiological Station15 nights

Biological Station15 nightsTuesday, June 23AM: Aid research station projects PM: Classroom sessionWednesday, June 24AM: Boat and guided snorkeling tour ofseagrass bedsPM: Classroom sessionThursday, June 25AM: Guided snorkeling tour of the reefPM: Research station’s reef cleaning projectFriday, June 26AM: Explore manatee population andrehabilitationPM: Aid research station projectsSaturday, June 27Free day to snorkel, work on research projectsor explore the beachSunday, June 28Day: Help with field station research Evening: Pack for departureMonday, June 29Program ends. Return from Belize City toAustin *Schedule is subject to changeDear Students, I am excited to invite you to join me for anunforgettable study abroad experience inBelize! During this study abroad experience,we’ll be based at Calabash Caye Field Stationon the eastern edge of Turneffe Atoll, in oneof the most biologically diverse ecosystemswith mangrove forests, seagrass beds, andreef habitats at our doorstep. This program will bring GEOL 1345 to life.You’ll explore ocean waves, shorelineprocesses, chemical oceanography, anddifferent marine ecosystems above andbelow the waterline. You’ll collect data in thefield, investigate unique habitats, and watchcoastal processes in action along dynamicshorelines. Every activity is a chance toconnect your classroom knowledge to theliving ocean around us. Living and learning at the research stationmeans you get a front-row seat tosustainability in action. From solar and windenergy to rainwater catchment, you’ll see andparticipate in practices only previously readabout in books. You may even get toparticipate in ongoing research conducted bythe station staff that will deepen yourscientific skills while highlighting the humandimensions of environmental stewardship,such as helping to monitor ecosystem healthor counting invasive or endangered species. By the end of our time in Belize, you’ll havewitnessed firsthand the delicate balance ofmarine ecosystems and connected theory topractice in our day to day experiences. If you’ve ever dreamed of studying the ocean,this is your chance to wake up to the wavesand explore the wonders that the oceanholds.PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYSunday, June 14AM: Depart Austin, TX for Belize City, Belize.Transfer from airport to research stationPM: Orientation, snorkel introduction andlectureMonday, June 15AM: Snorkel tourPM: Mangrove hike and discussionsTuesday, June 16AM: Mangrove snorkel tripPM: Boat trip and snorkel the reefWednesday, June 17AM: Classroom discussionsPM: Tour Caye and discuss sustainabilityThursday, June 18AM: Beach investigation, analysis and profiling PM: Tidal impact explorationFriday, June 19Free day to snorkel, work on research projectsor explore the beachSaturday, June 20AM: Tour Smithsonian research stationPM: Afternoon free. Guided night snorkelingSunday, June 21AM: Water chemistry collectionPM: Wet lab for data analysisMonday, June 22AM: Snorkeling and data collectionsPM: Explore atoll vs. barrier reef environmentsDr. Heather MillerProfessor and Assistant Dept. Chair Earth and Environmental Science heather.miller@austincc.eduElgin CampusBiological Station15 nights

Biological Station15 nightsTuesday, June 23AM: Aid research station projects PM: Classroom sessionWednesday, June 24AM: Boat and guided snorkeling tour ofseagrass bedsPM: Classroom sessionThursday, June 25AM: Guided snorkeling tour of the reefPM: Research station’s reef cleaning projectFriday, June 26AM: Explore manatee population andrehabilitationPM: Aid research station projectsSaturday, June 27Free day to snorkel, work on research projectsor explore the beachSunday, June 28Day: Help with field station research Evening: Pack for departureMonday, June 29Program ends. Return from Belize City toAustin *Schedule is subject to changeDear Students, I am excited to invite you to join me for anunforgettable study abroad experience inBelize! During this study abroad experience,we’ll be based at Calabash Caye Field Stationon the eastern edge of Turneffe Atoll, in oneof the most biologically diverse ecosystemswith mangrove forests, seagrass beds, andreef habitats at our doorstep. This program will bring GEOL 1345 to life.You’ll explore ocean waves, shorelineprocesses, chemical oceanography, anddifferent marine ecosystems above andbelow the waterline. You’ll collect data in thefield, investigate unique habitats, and watchcoastal processes in action along dynamicshorelines. Every activity is a chance toconnect your classroom knowledge to theliving ocean around us. Living and learning at the research stationmeans you get a front-row seat tosustainability in action. From solar and windenergy to rainwater catchment, you’ll see andparticipate in practices only previously readabout in books. You may even get toparticipate in ongoing research conducted bythe station staff that will deepen yourscientific skills while highlighting the humandimensions of environmental stewardship,such as helping to monitor ecosystem healthor counting invasive or endangered species. By the end of our time in Belize, you’ll havewitnessed firsthand the delicate balance ofmarine ecosystems and connected theory topractice in our day to day experiences. If you’ve ever dreamed of studying the ocean,this is your chance to wake up to the wavesand explore the wonders that the oceanholds.PROGRAM ITINERARYFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYSunday, June 14AM: Depart Austin, TX for Belize City, Belize.Transfer from airport to research stationPM: Orientation, snorkel introduction andlectureMonday, June 15AM: Snorkel tourPM: Mangrove hike and discussionsTuesday, June 16AM: Mangrove snorkel tripPM: Boat trip and snorkel the reefWednesday, June 17AM: Classroom discussionsPM: Tour Caye and discuss sustainabilityThursday, June 18AM: Beach investigation, analysis and profiling PM: Tidal impact explorationFriday, June 19Free day to snorkel, work on research projectsor explore the beachSaturday, June 20AM: Tour Smithsonian research stationPM: Afternoon free. Guided night snorkelingSunday, June 21AM: Water chemistry collectionPM: Wet lab for data analysisMonday, June 22AM: Snorkeling and data collectionsPM: Explore atoll vs. barrier reef environmentsDr. Heather MillerProfessor and Assistant Dept. Chair Earth and Environmental Science heather.miller@austincc.eduElgin CampusBiological Station15 nights

BELIZEOceanographySummer 2026Earn 3 credits in EnvironmentalOceanography (GEOL 1345) while exploringthe Caribbean Sea with your ACCclassmates and Professor Heather Miller.SESSION AND DATES1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application. 4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 5, 2026.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended thatyou complete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)Includes:AccommodationsGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesGroup FlightsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAll meals at the research stationInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: NoneContact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.PROGRAM FEE - $3,800ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSwww.austincc.edu/studyabroad512.223.7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: June 1- June 12Program in Belize: June 14- June 29ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026

BELIZEOceanographySummer 2026Earn 3 credits in EnvironmentalOceanography (GEOL 1345) while exploringthe Caribbean Sea with your ACCclassmates and Professor Heather Miller.SESSION AND DATES1.Choose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.2.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 2, 2025. 3.Complete and submit an application. 4.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.Virtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmAsynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 5, 2026.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,subject to eligibility requirements and alignmentwith program criteria. It is recommended thatyou complete advising and all applicationrequirements as soon as possible. Maximumnumber of participants is 15.ACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.STEPS TO APPLYFINANCIAL AIDBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000maximum) Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships($1,500 maximum)Includes:AccommodationsGround transportation to/from itineraryactivitiesGroup FlightsExcursions and entrance fees per itineraryAll meals at the research stationInternational travel health insurance24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceA $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 26, 2026 via ACC Marketplace. Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:ACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic and disciplinary standingFaculty approvalPrerequisites: NoneContact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.PROGRAM FEE - $3,800ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPSwww.austincc.edu/studyabroad512.223.7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroadSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: June 1- June 12Program in Belize: June 14- June 29ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships($1,000) Applications due February 12, 2026