WELCOME TO THE OUTDOOR ACADEMY!

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We are so excited that you are joining this community of students, faculty, and over 1,200 alumni around the world. There’s a lot to be excited for and a lot to do to get ready for your semester in Pisgah Forest.

You probably have some questions. If so, this page is for you! Here are a few places to start…

I need the packing lists.
What should I bring? How much space will I have? What about gear?
Here you go!
I have some general questions.
(or maybe a lot of them!)
Check out this FAQ
I have other questions. Who should I contact?
You’ve probably spent most of your OA journey thus far with our Admissions Office. Now that you are enrolled, this document will tell you who to contact based on what you need to know.
Who to Contact

Calendars

The Fall 2021 semester will run from August 28 to December 11, 2021. The Spring 2022 semester will run from January 22 to May 14, 2022.

Find a copy of a semester calendar below (all outdoor programming dates are subject to change).

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EXAMPLE FALL CALENDAR

EXAMPLE SPRING CALENDAR

Academic Forms

Check your email for information from the Admissions Office about the academic forms you need to fill out in conjunction with your school. Below, you will find links to a few general forms. If you need a form for a specific math class or independent study, just email the Admissions Office.

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MATH OVERVIEW

SPANISH CURRICULUM

The  Curriculum Guide and  Community Manual may also be helpful to review!

Health Forms

All health and medical forms can be submitted on SchoolDoc. Once you are accepted and enrolled, new sections for each form will appear on your SchoolDoc profile. Questions about those forms can be directed to the OA Medical Coordinator or the Admissions Office.

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LOG IN TO SCHOOLDOC

OA Enrollment Checklist:

⇒ Enrollment Agreement signed 

⇒ Academic Forms completed (with signatures from your school if needed)

⇒ Packing lists acquired and outdoor programming gear requests made to OA

⇒ Health forms and parent/guardian questionnaire completed on SchoolDoc

⇒ Travel plans made (and communicated to OA if airport pickup is needed)

⇒ Deep breath taken, celebratory jig danced!

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Now that you’re ready, take a minute to read a recent campus update: