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UMBS Courses for Four-week Spring and Summer Terms

Applications are open for the 2026 spring and summer terms at the University of Michigan Biological Station. One this page you can learn about available field-based courses, examine how they satisfy academic requirements, review the schedule structure, and apply.

We welcome all majors and minors. Most courses have a research component. No prior field experience is required.

Courses are taught during four-week spring and summer terms.

All students can be considered for UMBS scholarship funding, including guest and international students.

Courses can vary from year to year.

U-M Ann Arbor Student Application (login required)
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Spring Field Classes

May 19 - June 18, 2026

Choose one Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday course, and one Thursday, Friday, Saturday course.

Summer Field Classes

June 30 - July 30, 2026

Choose one Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday course, and one Thursday, Friday, Saturday course.

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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085
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