 Policies
Admission Restrictions
Occasionally students ask whether a family member or friend can attend a
UW-Milwaukee class if they are not registered through the University. Sometimes
customers with scheduling issues also ask if they can attend a
UW-Milwaukee class. As a general policy, UW-Milwaukee classes are reserved for
students who register through the university. If you have a scheduling issue,
please contact the training department at Aquatic Adventures at (262) 938-6827.
If you are a UW-Milwaukee student, you should register for class through
PAWS.
Certification
For the overwhelming majority of students taking scuba courses, earning a scuba
certification is the primary reason for enrolling. Aquatic Adventures and all of
our instructors are members of PADI (the Professional Association of Diving
Instructors). PADI is the largest and best known scuba training agency in the
world. Our instructors issue PADI certifications for virtually all of our
classes, and we offer those certifications for all classes taught through
UW-Milwaukee as well.
Because PADI standards for certification are sometimes more rigorous than the
requirements for course credit at UW-Milwaukee, additional course work may be
required to obtain a PADI certification card. Course descriptions in PAWS and on
our UWM Courses page identify when certification is included or is available. If
the course description indicates certification is available, additional course
work and fees are required to get a PADI certification card.
Although UW-Milwaukee students are given the opportunity to earn a PADI
certification for every class we teach for the university, students should
understand that their UW-Milwaukee instructor may not be able to conduct the
additional training required for certification. If this is the case, another
qualified PADI instructor with Aquatic Adventures will be available to perform
that training. If you wish, you can talk to your UW-Milwaukee instructor about
what dates he or she will be conducting the additional training required for
certification.
Attendance
Regular attendance is required for all scuba classes. In some cases, PADI
standards require that course work be completed in a specific order. This is to
ensure that foundational skills are mastered before the student moves on to more
complex skills. Failure to attend any class can result in a student being denied
admitance to the next course session for standards and safety reasons. If you
cannot attend a class, contact your UW-Milwaukee instructor immediately to
determine how any missed work can be made up. In some cases, makeup sessions
will result in additional charges.
Grades
Grades are issued based upon quiz and exam scores, completion of knowledge
reviews, participation in class discussions, and completion of any required
confined water and open water dives. Class schedules found on this website and
issued to students on the first day of class identify when quizzes and exams are
administered and what knowledge reviews and dives must be completed. These
requirements vary from class to class. See your instructor if you have any
questions regarding how grades will be determined.
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