O.C.E.A.N.S. (Ocean Career Exploration and Nautical Sciences)
UNCW MarineQuest
Program overview
High school students interested in marine science careers, oceanography, marine biology, coastal water quality, biochemistry, engineering, molecular biology, and oceanographic research.
Eligibility
Must complete 9th grade and turn 15 by the start of the program.
Key details
- Organization
- UNCW MarineQuest
- Type
- Summer enrichment program
- Location
- UNCW Campus - Loggerhead Hall Check-in, Wilmington, NC
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- Completed 9th grade or above
- Application deadline
- You must register two weeks prior to the start of the program.
- Cost
- Academic Fee: $1,465; Overnight Fee: $2,000 (includes weekend); Total: $3,465 (2025 pricing; 2026 pricing coming soon)
- Time commitment
- 2 weeks, Sunday-Friday including weekend; overnight.
- Application status
- Applications available
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.