Come Dive with Us | College Credit | Open Water Diver Course | Certification

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.
Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver Certification. Due to the nature of the training the course can accommodate up to 12 students per semester. Check with your registration office for availability and course fees.

What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives (confined water dives) and five knowledge development sessions and by making four open water dives. The knowledge development takes place in a classroom and the rest of the course is performed outdoors

How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

For the purpose of training in campus, the program will last one summer semester in which the candidate must complete all requirements (academic and water skills) in order to be accredited with the college credit for the specific course. If a candidate can not complete the course, will receive a referral form for the amount of the completed training, in order to continue the course in another location or country.

What will I need?

BASIC SWIMMING SKILLS

Physicians examination that specifically permits participation in water activities such as SCUBA. PADI Open Water Manual printed or CD-Rom version (Available on campus bookstore) Log Book (Available on campus bookstore) Lots of Fun (not available on campus bookstore) Upon completion of the course etch student will receive a wall certificate and a diving certification card from the Diving Organization of PADI. Students that complete the Open Water Diver course can immediately continue their diving training and education with the Advanced Open Water Diver course. For more information contact the Campus Registration Office.