GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

PLANNING TO ATTEND A CSHL Course:
Laboratory ("wet" lab and computer-based) courses are offered at our main campus and discussion courses at our Banbury campus. Courses are of short duration, small class size and high faculty:stduent ratio. Course instructors design the detailed curriculum, invite seminar speakers and lead the discussion. Our courses are very intensive and potential participants should recognize that the hours are long but, we hope, highly rewarding. Selection is often highly competitive and you are encouraged to complete the application process by the posted deadline (see how to apply and selection process and stipends for more information).
Acceptance/Rejection: You will be advised by e-mail of the selection decisions approximately six weeks prior to the start of the course, and, if successful, then have several days to accept your offer. We understand that acceptance is sometimes conditional on the amount of financial aid provided to you, and we try to ensure that this process is handled quickly. Course fees: Tuition packages are all inclusive and cover tuition including all reagents and supplies, food, on campus housing (students in double occupancy, faculty in single occupancy, parking, wine-and-cheese party, lobster banquet, etc. We do not offer a per diem rate.
Financial Aid: see Selection & Stipends
Payments: Payment in full (less any stipend awarded) is required 4 weeks prior to the start of the course. If you are having problems in arranging payment, please contact the Course Registrar without fail. (Your place in the course may be at risk if payment has not been received). Do NOT send payment until you are accepted into the course. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. If paying by academic or personal check, note that payment is due upon acceptance into the course. Checks should be made payable to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and mailed to One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Be sure to include your name and the title of the course you will be attending. We do accept wire transfers but please notify us in advance. If paying by two different means then please use the payment authorization form found here.
Cancellation: Cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to the course incur a $150 cancellation charge. No shows are ineligible for any refunds (except in extenuating circumstances). If you must cancel or if someone will be replacing you, please notify us so we can inform the course instructors.
Receipts: A receipt will be included in each registration packet.
Additional Nights, Family, Etc: If your visit includes extra nights please notify us immediately so we can make the necessary arrangements. Please note there is an additional fee of $185/day which covers food and housing. Because of the typically very long hours of the course, students are not encouraged to bring family. Faculty with families should check into availability of student housing with the Course Registrar.
Room Check-In/Check-Out Times: Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check out is 1:00 PM