How to Become a Scientific Diver at Cal Poly

Depending on your diving training and experience, there are several pathways by which one can conduct scientific diving at Cal Poly.

1. For active/current scientific divers affiliated with other institutions with AAUS or similar programs that are collaborating with Cal Poly:
   • Reciprocity may be granted.  Contact Jason Felton, Diving Safety Officer, for more information.
2. For divers that are affiliated with Cal Poly that have been or have had scientific diving training at another AAUS or similar institution:
   • Review & submit information listed on the Diver Documentation page.
   • A check-out dive will probably be required.
3. For divers that do not have previous scientific diving and have not taken a scientific diving course:
   • Attend Cal Poly's (or equivilent) Scientific Diving Course - MSCI 410.
   • Review & submit information listed on the Diver Documentation page.

For more information on how you can become a scientific diver at Cal Poly, please contact Jason Felton, Diving Safety Officer, for more information.