The Geology of New Zealand Programme (Geology) begins with a five-week field camp, which includes a series of interlinked modules that explore the stratigraphy, mountain building, and tectonics of the South Island, and the volcanology and geothermal geology of the North Island. Following field-camp, students transition to a campus semester at the University of Canterbury located in Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island.

The New Zealand Earth Systems Programme analyzes current environmental issues arising from the interface between nature and society within the New Zealand Earth System through Māori and scientific world views. The four-week field camp takes advantage of sites on both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. Students will explore the Mt. Ruapehu,  Banks Peninsula, the Southern Alps, and Kaikoura through a series of  field modules. 

Both the Geology of New Zealand and  New Zealand Earth Systems are offered as field camp options during the US summer (June-July). Summer only students work alongside the semester students during field camp. Please Note: Due to COVID 19 - we are not offering summer field camps for 2020.