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Orientation Application
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Please complete this application with thoughtfulness. It will help us place you in an Orientation Group that is appropriate for you.
You will not be allowed to participate in Orientation without a completed (signed by a doctor) Medical Form, a signed Risk Acknowledgement Form, and this completed Orientation Application - in addition to all paperwork and deposits required to enroll in Prescott College.
General Information
Semester Going on Orientation
Spring 2024
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2027
First Name
Last Name (Surname)
Preferred Name - What do you go by?
I identify my racial and ethnic identity as (e.g. Latinx, White, Black, Diné, Biracial):
This information will only be used to support our efforts at building inclusive and supportive communities on Orientation.
I identify my racial and ethnic identity as (e.g. Latinx, White, Black, Diné, Biracial):
This information will only be used to support our efforts at building inclusive and supportive communities on Orientation.
American Indian, Native American, or Alaska Native
Black, African, or African-American
South Asian
East Asian
Southeast Asian
Latina/o/x, Chicana/o/x, Hispanic
Native Hawaiian, or Other Pacific Islander
North African or Middle Eastern (e.g., Lebanese, Iranian, Moroccan, Syrian)
White (e.g. European, European American)
I identify my gender as:
This information will only be used to support our efforts at building inclusive and supportive communities on Orientation.
woman
man
non-binary
transgender
other
Age
This information will only be used to build inclusive and supportive communities on Orientation
Home Street Address
Home Street Address
Country
Street
City
Region
Postal Code
Email Address
Mobile Phone Number
Emergency Contact Information
If you included parent information in your application for admission, that person's information is below. If you would like to change your emergency contact to someone else, check the box below to add a new contact.
Contact First Name
Contact Last Name
Contact phone number
Relationship to you:
Brother
Daughter
Father
Legal Guardian
Mother
Other
Sibling
Sister
Son
Step-Father
Step-Mother
I would like to add a different person as my emergency contact.
Contact First Name
Contact Last Name
Contact phone number
Relationship to you:
Brother
Daughter
Father
Legal Guardian
Mother
Other
Sibling
Sister
Son
Step-Father
Step-Mother
We would want a page break here, if possible
Orientation Course Choice
Please note that we are only offering Wilderness Orientation this spring semester. If you have concerns about completing Wilderness Orientation, please contact your Success Coach,
Jason St. Clair
or
Kay Boyle
, to discuss your options.
Wilderness Orientation: Desert Mountain & Canyon Backpacking
Wilderness Orientation is at its heart a three-week backpacking expedition in the remote desert mountains and canyons of Arizona.
You don't need to be an experienced backpacker or extrovert to have a successful Orientation experience; you just need a sense of adventure and a readiness to build an inclusive learning community.
Students on Wilderness Orientation develop a sense of place and make connections to the Southwest through backcountry travel, map and wilderness navigation, and by studying the natural and cultural history of their route. Much of the course is focused on building a foundational community by honing interpersonal communication skills and practicing compassion and respect for each other and the landscapes we travel through. Students will also engage in individual research projects, build a learning portfolio, participate in a solo experience, and engage in leadership training as part of this truly interdisciplinary Liberal Arts course.
This is a field-based course and students earn 4 lower-division credits.
Wilderness Orientation satisfies the foundational field prerequisite that students will need for field-based courses.
Read the above orientation choices and choose one
Wilderness Orientation: Desert Mountain & Canyon Backpacking
Community-Based Wilderness Orientation: aka The Hybrid
Community-Based Orientation
We would want a page break here, if possible
Wilderness Orientation and Hybrid Course-Specific Questions
The following questions are included so that we can best support your orientation experience and to suggest services at Prescott College that may be helpful. Please answer as honestly and clearly as possible.
Why are you choosing wilderness orientation?
Describe any previous experience relevant to wilderness orientation. Be specific about the nature of trips, duration, type of terrain (trail, cross-country, etc.) and weight of pack.
List any first aid certification(s) you currently hold or have held in the past. Include expiration dates.
Most orientation routes have some swimming/river crossings. Rate your swimming ability:
Most orientation routes have some swimming/river crossings. Rate your swimming ability:
Strong
Average
Uncomfortable
Can't swim
Describe activities that indicate your level of fitness (e.g. aerobics, swimming, bicycling, jogging, etc.)
What will you do to get into shape (or maintain fitness) for wilderness orientation?
Describe your diet:
Describe your diet:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Meateater
Gluten free
Describe any special dietary needs:
Specific Questions for Community Based Orientation (CBO)
The following questions are included so that we can best support your Orientation experience and to suggest services at Prescott College that may be helpful. Please answer as honestly and clearly as possible.
Why are you choosing to enroll in community-based orientation?
Do any of these concerns apply to you and your choice to enroll in CBO instead of Wilderness Orientation? (check any that apply)
Do any of these concerns apply to you and your choice to enroll in CBO instead of Wilderness Orientation? (check any that apply)
I'm worried about the physical challenges
I'm worried about the cost of the gear
I've never done anything like this before
We would want a page break here after students complete their orientation-specific questions, if possible
Personal Health
Describe your overall physical health:
Describe your overall physical health:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please help us to better understand. Explain any relevant health needs that led you to answer "poor" in the question above.
If you have a history of or are currently experiencing any of the following, please mark below:
If you have a history of or are currently experiencing any of the following, please mark below:
Self Harm or Cutting
Psychological Stress
PTSD
Therapy/Counseling
Psychiatric Hospitalization
Suicide Attempt or Ideation
Drug or Alcohol Abuse
Sober Living
Eating Disorder
Psychotropic Medication
Help us to better understand. Explain your condition, when, and what you have done to overcome or deal with those challenges:
If you have a history of or are currently experiencing any of the following, please mark below:*
If you have a history of or are currently experiencing any of the following, please mark below:*
Anaphylactic Reactions
Allergies to insect bites, food, or drugs
Asthma
Chronic Illness or Condition
Overuse Injury (especially ankles, knees, shoulders)
Surgery
COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms
COVID-19 Positive Test for Virus or Antibodies
Other
None
Please help us to better understand. Explain your condition: When did the injury or reaction occur, severity. What is the nature of the injury or condition? In terms of COVID-19, did you get tested, what was the result, what else do we need to know?
Do you have or have had (or qualified for):*
Do you have or have had (or qualified for):*
ADD/ADHD
Learning Needs or Differences
None
Please describe your needs:
Students with ADA questions or qualifications can contact the ADA Coordinator:
accommodations@prescott.edu
Are you currently on any medications?
Yes
No
Please list the name(s) of all medications, dosages, and what these medications treat.
Have you discontinued in the past year or plan to discontinue any medications soon?
Yes
No
Please list the name(s) of all discontinued medications, dosages, and what these medications treat.
Again, in an effort to provide the best risk management possible, please consider all factors in regards to coronavirus and COVID-19: Have you had the virus, have you been tested, have you experienced signs or symptoms, have you knowingly been exposed to someone that had the virus, do you have any high risk conditions that we need to know about?
Is there anything else we need to know in terms of your medical (physical, emotional, psychological) or learning needs in relation to Orientation?
Personal Experience and Background
List three adjectives that best describe you:
What do you plan to study at Prescott College?
Adventure Education
Animal Justice and Conservation
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Letters
Arts Therapy
Business and Management
Climate Science
Conservation
Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical Psychology
Cultural and Regional Studies
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Ecological Design and Renewable Energy
Ecopsychology
Education
Elementary Education
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Education
Environmental Justice and Communities
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Experiential Education
Expressive Arts Therapy
Food Systems
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Global Systems
History, Ethnicity, and Culture
Holistic Health and Wellness
Interdisciplinary Studies
Literature
Marine Studies
Media Studies
Outdoor Experiential Education
Outdoor Program Administration
Psychology and Human Development
Secondary Education
Social Justice Education
Social Sciences
Special Education
Sustainability Management
Sustainable Community Development
Sustainable Food Systems
Uncertain / Undecided
Visual and Performing Arts
Wilderness Leadership
List your hobbies and interests... What are you excited about in life?
What do you expect to be your greatest challenge on orientation?
What do you expect to be your greatest strength on orientation?
Below, please rank the following skills from 1 to 8 with 1 being where you hold the least confidence and 8 being where you feel most confident.
Taking initiative
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Taking initiative
Reducing your own stress
Reducing your own stress
Contributing to the group decision-making process
Contributing to the group decision-making process
Staying organized
Staying organized
Getting along with a group of people for 3+ weeks
Getting along with a group of people for 3+ weeks
Speaking your mind with people you don't know well
Speaking your mind with people you don't know well
Self care (keeping yourself healthy, fed, and rested)
Self care (keeping yourself healthy, fed, and rested)
Reaching expectations with academic work
Reaching expectations with academic work
If you have any friends or romantic partners enrolling at Prescott College with you, please list name(s).
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about or consider concerning you involvement with orientation?
Submit