jgaley69 0 #1 December 11, 2007 I was told not long ago that it can be done with a college and they would get 1 credit hour if they make the first jump? I've asked a regional director they didn't know? I've email the USPA haven't got response yet so if anyone out here knows, or can put me into contact with someone who does let me knowjgaley69 www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #2 December 11, 2007 We couldn't even get the administration to let the student government contribute to a field trip where students would do a tandem as part of a physics class. But they do all kinds of things for the rodeo club. I've watched some of the college rodeos and I'd rather jump out of an airplane than try to ride one of those damned bulls any day."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #3 December 11, 2007 Ohio State University offers it, as far as I know they are the only college to do it. There is a series of classes you have to attend and a test to take to get the credit. The jump is optional since if you back out they will not fail you.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #4 December 11, 2007 This is true! Since I was a T-I for the Courses can I ask you to call Professor now? An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTmotoMike08 0 #5 December 11, 2007 There is an extensive discussion on this topic here: http://www.collegeskydiving.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=214 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 December 11, 2007 Bull-riding is scary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #7 December 11, 2007 And how. I saw one of my students get hung up and drug around a while. When I was talking to him about it later, he said it was nothing. The year before he had broken both arns. I think I'll stick to jumping out of planes."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #8 December 11, 2007 The last year that I was involved with this we actually had a second class approved. This was a 4-hour credit class that we could cater the cirriculum to what ever level their status was...IE: Level 2-7 Obtaining a Coach's rating ETC.. Pretty cool for a college class! We are currently trying to get something up and running at UF. (I am putting my personal feelings aside during this time!) ...but I hope they enjoy watching the game on Jan 7.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOTOXAZ 0 #9 September 27, 2011 Hey do you know if they ever got this 4 credit class going? I am out in Phoenix, AZ at ASU and want try and get credit for my AFF and am trying to find colleges to get it transferred in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #10 September 27, 2011 University of Illinois at Champaign has a Skydiving Club the Falling Illini" and they have been active for years. I don't know if they get credit or not, but they came to the Convention forever, and are still going strongskydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #11 September 27, 2011 Ohio State still offers the course as a general credit. The class is really about risk analysis with Skydiving as the lab.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOTOXAZ 0 #12 September 27, 2011 QuoteUniversity of Illinois at Champaign has a Skydiving Club the Falling Illini" and they have been active for years. I don't know if they get credit or not, but they came to the Convention forever, and are still going strong Either of you two know how many credits either of these are worth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brnnncrzy77 0 #13 September 27, 2011 If I'm not mistaken, Delta State University in Mississippi has started an intro to skydiving class. They currently jump at Gold Coast Skydivers in Mississippi. u werent flying, u were falling with style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintster 0 #14 September 27, 2011 The OSU Skydiving Class is worth 1 credit hour. More info at www.osuskydivingclass.com . Interestingly enough, the Fall Quarter class starts in 3 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOTOXAZ 0 #15 September 27, 2011 Yeah thanks everyone for posting. I have some calls and emails in and waiting for responses. I am looking for 3 credits. My advisor made a miscalculation and I need 3 credits to graduate this semester and figured since I am gonna go for my Class A AFF after this semester anyway that hopefully I could get my 3 credits for that. Does not look like it but hopefully when some of the calls and emails return I will have a different answer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #16 September 29, 2011 Quote I was told not long ago that it can be done with a college and they would get 1 credit hour if they make the first jump? I've asked a regional director they didn't know? I've email the USPA haven't got response yet so if anyone out here knows, or can put me into contact with someone who does let me know I hope no reputable college would do this. Would Harvard allow it? I don't think so.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #17 September 29, 2011 Quote Quote I was told not long ago that it can be done with a college and they would get 1 credit hour if they make the first jump? I've asked a regional director they didn't know? I've email the USPA haven't got response yet so if anyone out here knows, or can put me into contact with someone who does let me know I hope no reputable college would do this. Would Harvard allow it? I don't think so. The university I attended allowed one freshman year physical education credit if you spent the semester bowling."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 September 29, 2011 QuoteI hope no reputable college would do this. I received a free physical-education class credit for proof of military service. And another for taking a PADI scuba class. Why not something for a skydiving class? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites