Application for 2016 Summer Field School
Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Anthropology 577
Name:
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
Telephone (best way to reach you):
email:
Current Mailing Address (if different from above):
College attending or employer:
Graduate of/year:
Major:
Academic Status: (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad.):
PLEASE PROVIDE A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT (an unofficial photocopy is fine)
A.
Previous Anthropology and related courses:
B.
Previous field experience, if any (location, type, dates):
C.
Other experience (e.g. archival work, surveying, lab courses, soils analysis):
D.
Other special skills (e.g. drafting, photography):
Personal Statement: In a separate document, write a few paragraphs telling us a little about
yourself and why you wish to attend the Field School. Please tell us how archaeology fits within
your course of study or current employment/interests, and discuss how this field schools fits with
your future plans.
Applicants must list the name of one person who would be willing to supply a reference. Your
referee should be able to speak to your work ethic, communication skills, and academic abilities.
Reference letters may be submitted with your application materials or submitted by your letter
writer directly to Eric Johnson at the address below. It is your responsibility to solicit this
letter/email and make sure it is received by April 15. If your referee is a UMass Amherst
Anthropology instructor, they may give the Director a verbal, rather than a written,
recommendation.
Name of referee
Other requirements:
The field school involves occasionally strenuous physical activity. If you are accepted to the
Field School we will ask you to complete a Medical Questionnaire to help us meet your needs and
ensure the safety of all members of the Field School. Physical injury, though unlikely, is always a
possibility when engaging in archaeological fieldwork. If accepted you will be asked to sign a
Waiver of Liability and you must carry appropriate health insurance.
Applicants must be free to attend for the entire five-week session, Tuesday through Saturday,
May 17-June 18, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Tuition is payable upon registration and is handled by the
Division of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY April 15. Notifications will be sent by May 1, at which point
each applicant should send a letter/email of commitment to retain their place in the program.
Send complete application and reference letter as needed to: Eric S. Johnson, Director,
Archaeological Services, Department of Anthropology, 240 Hicks Way, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, fax: 413-545-9494, ericjohnson@anthro.umass.edu Email
submissions welcome.
Questions? Please e-mail Eric at the above address