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Enrolment Update

We are still hopeful for a staged reopening of borders in early 2022. Enrolments for Spring & Fall 2022 are well underway....

Fall 2021 Cancellation

Once more the continued border closures have necessitated the cancellation of the Fall 2021 program. We appreciate how disappointing this news will be for prospective students & acknowledge the enthusiasm you have maintained for the EcoQuest program, and for travel to Aotearoa New Zealand. We are confident that the New Zealand Covid-19 vaccination program will be completed by the end of the year, and the borders will be open to EcoQuest students in time for our 2022 spring semester program....

Summer 2021 Cancellation

Ngā Mihinui kia koutou, Continued border restrictions are currently the best tool New Zealand has to keep Covid-19 at bay. It is our hope that the vaccine roll-outs across the globe over the first part of 2021 will ease the pandemic, but due to the necessary lead-in times, this will not be in time for our Summer 2021 program. Regrettably, we therefore have cancelled our 5-week Ecology in Action Summer Program for 2021. At this stage we are taking enrolments for Fall 2021, and Spring 2022....

2021/22 Programs

We are taking applications for the 5-week Summer 2021 program, and will confirm by mid-March 2021 whether the program will go ahead.Applications for the Ecology in Action and SAFSA semester programs for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and beyond are well under way....

Spring 2021 Cancellation

Regrettably, EcoQuest has resolved to cancel the Spring 2021 semester programs.  Given the uncertainties and risks due to the high Covid-19 infection rates world-wide, and continued restrictions on international travel to/from New Zealand, we believe this decision is in the best interests of everyone. We hope to see you in Aotearoa once conditions around the globe improve. In the meantime, stay well and stay safe.Thank you to all our supporters for remaining positive!...

Covid-19 Update

Regrettably, EcoQuest has made the decision to cancel the Fall 2020 programs. This decision was made in accordance with the UNH International Travel Risk Policy. The U.S. State Department Global Health Advisory Level 4:  Do Not Travel,  remains in effect due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Global Health Advisory Level 4:  Do Not Travel,  remains in effect due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).We want to thank our university and college partners for the months...

2021 Programs

Applications for the Spring 2021 semester, 5-week Summer session, and Fall 2021 semester programs remain open with the great hope that our programs can resume next year. EcoQuest will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and be guided by UNH policy and advice, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of State, World Health Organization (WHO), non-U.S. government authorities including the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).Please...