If you don’t have a specific course in mind, call us for assistance in selecting a course that is right for you or use the online course finder. Our Admissions Advisors take the time to discuss course details with you and ensure that you have all the information you need. If you have a course selected, begin the enrollment process by using one of the methods below.

There are two ways in which you can begin the enrollment process.

1. You can fully enroll by calling 866-467-7651 between the hours of 8am and 5pm Mountain Time. One of our helpful admissions advisors will guide you through the enrollment. This will take 10 to 15 minutes.

2. You can begin the process by filling out the online enrollment form. We’ll then contact you within 48 hours after receiving the form complete the enrollment. If you fill out the form online, an Outward Bound Admissions Advisor will contact you to complete your medical prescreen and apply the deposit to a MasterCard or Visa. These two steps need to be completed before your spot on a course is secure.

Click here to review our Cancellation/Withdrawal Protection Plan and cancellation policies.

Your Outward Bound wilderness adventure awaits. Don't let another day go by! Since many courses fill early, we encourage you to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible.

Enrollment Costs

What does the tuition cover? How much is the tuition for a course?
The tuition covers all food, instruction, land use permits, and most of the equipment, including packs, sleeping bags and technical gear. The tuition for a specific course depends upon the length, the location and the activities of the course.

To secure your spot on a course, a $400 deposit ($600 for semester, instructor and international courses) will be required. If you enroll fewer than 60 days before course start, full tuition and fees are required to secure your spot on a course.

Are there other costs to be considered before enrolling?
Students may need to buy some gear, such as footwear and personal clothing, and will be responsible for the costs of a physical exam (if required) and travel to and from the course meeting site.

Outward Bound charges a non-refundable $100 application fee at the time of enrollment. If you have to cancel your application at any time prior to the course, this fee will be retained (and perhaps a percentage of your tuition as well, depending on the amount of notice you provide Outward Bound). Your application fee is refundable only if you are wait-listed and a space does not open for you, we cancel your course, or you apply for and do not receive the scholarship amount you request. Please read Outward Bound's cancellation and transfer policies.

Depending on the course, there may also be a $100 transportation fee that covers your transportation from the meeting point to the actual course start.

What Happens Next?
After you fully complete your enrollment, we will mail or email your welcome packet to you. The detailed pre-course materials will contain important questionnaires and forms that you will need to return to Outward Bound promptly. Your admission is pending until your medical form has been reviewed and approved, and all necessary forms have been signed and returned.