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Global Guardians is a five-day interactive program where students explore virus transmission, outbreak detection, health misinformation, and careers in public health and science. The program prepares them for future roles in global health leadership.

9th-12th grade students that have completed at least one high school level biology course with a passing (C or higher) grade.

Applicants must provide up to date transcripts that clearly show completion of a high school level biology course and corresponding grade and a 400-800 word personal statement about themselves and their goals for their future, detailing short term and long-term plans. Please combine these documents into a single PDF.

Additionally, at time of submitting, a $30, non-refundable, application fee will be required. Applications that are missing any of these requirements will not be considered.
If accepted into the program, the only fee associated with attending is the $30 application fee. Students are responsible for their accommodations, whether that be travel to and from the course site, or the on-campus residency option, Rocky鈥檚 Residents. The Global Guardians program does not subsidize the Rocky鈥檚 Residents program.

The deadline for submitting the application is April 3rd, 2026, at 5PM Eastern time.

Applicants must provide up to date transcripts that clearly show completion of a high school level biology course and corresponding grade and a 400-800 word personal statement about themselves and their goals for their future, detailing short term and long-term plans. Additionally, at time of submitting, a $30, non-refundable, application fee will be required. Applications that are missing any of these requirements will not be considered.

Students need to have completed at least one high school level biology course with a passing (C or higher) grade.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or placement on the waitlist by May 1st, 2026.

Students that are placed on the waitlist will be notified. If students drop out of the course, the next student on the waitlist will be contacted via email and notified of their acceptance.

Students are welcome to reapply in future years, provided they still meet eligibility requirements.

Accepted students will be notified via email. That message will include instructions to access registration, where students will enroll in the camp through 同性恋色情, complete required documentation, and optionally register for the residential program.

Families complete registration by following the instructions in the acceptance email, which may include:

• A registration form
• Emergency contact information
• Required waivers or consent forms
• Review and acknowledgment of program policies

No. All registration steps must be fully completed before participation is permitted.

Yes. Global Guardians participants are eligible for Rocky鈥檚 Residents, a residential add-on offered for select high school programs. This option provides 6 days and 5 nights of supervised on-campus housing, meals, and evening programming that supports community building and exposure to university life.

No. Participation is completely optional. Students may attend Global Guardians as a day-only program at no cost.

After a student is accepted into Global Guardians, the acceptance email will include instructions on how to complete registration, along with the option to sign up for the Rocky鈥檚 Residents add-on. Space for the residential program may be limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

All students are required to adhere to a business casual dress code for the duration of the camp. This standard supports a respectful and professional learning environment, especially during tours, presentations, and interactions with public health professionals.

Yes. For safety reasons, participants must wear closed-toe footwear and clothing that appropriately covers the torso, arms, and legs during any lab-adjacent or clinical activities. These guidelines help ensure student safety in environments where protective attire is necessary.

All students are expected to arrive on time each morning and be accounted for at the end of every program day. Specific expectations vary depending on whether a student is enrolled as a Rocky鈥檚 Residents participant or attending as a commuter, and are outlined in the questions below. These guidelines ensure student safety, smooth transitions, and consistent daily attendance.

Commuter students must be dropped off no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the program day and must be picked up within 15 minutes after the program ends. Families with unique scheduling needs should communicate with program staff in advance.

On the first day of camp, Rocky鈥檚 Residents participants will be escorted by staff from the residence hall to their high school program location to help them become familiar with the walking route and daily routine.

After day one, residential students will be expected to walk independently to and from the program unless otherwise communicated by program staff. At the end of each program day, students may return directly to their residence hall where Rocky鈥檚 Residents staff will resume supervision and evening programming.

Because Global Guardians is a free, application-based program, we ask that families notify us as soon as possible if circumstances arise that prevent a student from attending. Early notification allows us to offer the opportunity to a student on the waitlist.

There is no financial penalty for withdrawing from the Global Guardians program, but timely communication is essential.

Rocky鈥檚 Residents is a paid residential add-on, and cancellations follow the standard Youth Experiences refund guidelines:

• If you need to cancel or transfer a registration, email youthxp@usf.edu.
• Requests received at least 15 business days prior to the start date are eligible for a refund or a transfer to another available camp, minus any administrative or processing fees.
• Requests received within 15 business days of the start date are not eligible for a refund or transfer.
• No refunds will be issued after the program begins, regardless of the number of days attended.
• No refunds will be issued if a participant is dismissed due to violating conduct policies.