Spring Tide

Rosario to provide oceanfront general studies program

Beginning in 2025, Walla Walla University will offer a 16-credit, general studies spring quarter at Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory open to students from any major.

Students participating in the Spring Tide program will spend a spring quarter at Rosario, taking four carefully crafted two-week courses, each designed to utilize the unique learning environment of Rosario and to integrate with one another.

“One thing we do extremely well at Rosario is hands-on learning,” said Kirt Onthank, associate professor of biology and Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory director. Studying at the oceanfront location will allow professors to include activities such as boat rides, hikes, and nature observation into their curriculum.

Each course within the Spring Tide program counts for general studies credit, making it an excellent opportunity for students from any major to explore new disciplines, fulfill degree requirements, and learn in a setting integrated with the outdoors.

“Many students returning from Rosario say it was one of the most impactful experiences they had at WWU,” said Onthank. “Everyone deserves to have the chance to study at Rosario.”

To learn more about the Spring Tide program at WWU, visit wallawalla.edu/spring-tide.