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Empower yourself to embrace the wilderness in a way that will build inner strength, inspire new confidence and form lasting friendships. Follow our easy application steps to get the most out of your life-changing North Carolina Outward Bound adventure.
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Please see our Enrollment Policies & Procedures and Cancellation & Transfer Policies before you enroll.
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Step 1: Enroll and pay a deposit.
Secure your spot on the North Carolina Outward Bound course of your choice.
1). The first and fastest way you can enroll is by calling 1-888-75-NCOBS (1-888-756-2627) and speaking with Course Advisor during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Be prepared to pay the Application Fee and a tuition deposit.
2). The second way to secure your spot on a course is by filling out the secure online form. You can do this 24 hours a day/7 days a week. A Course Advisor will contact you during our business hours within 1 business day to complete the enrollment process.
3). And the third way is by downloading a PDF copy of our enrollment application and mailing it in with your check or money order to secure your spot. If the course you are interested in has only a few spots left, it is strongly recommended that you enroll via phone or via the online form.
If you have not yet chosen a course, refer to the Course Finder on the right side of this page to check out the course options.
Step 2: Fill out the forms.
Once you have completed the enrollment process, our Student Services Department will send your Application Forms and Important Course Information to you in a Registration E-mail. Please read this entire e-mail and download the appropriate forms listed there (the e-mail will contain links to all the forms you need). There are required medical history forms to be filled out and returned and a tab included called Important Course Information is provided to help you better prepare for your adventure (travel, required clothing and gear, sample itinerary).
You will not receive the Registration E-mail with these required forms until you've completed Step 1.
Step 3: Send us the completed forms.
Complete all the required forms and submit to us by mail or fax, which is included in your Registration E-mail, or by scanning into TIF or PDF format and e-mailing to studentservices@ncobs.org with your name and course number in the subject line.
Step 4: Get ready for the challenge.
Start preparing mentally and physically for your North Carolina Outward Bound course. You don't have to be a world-class athlete to complete an Outward Bound course. In fact, most of our courses are designed for the average person who is looking for a physical, mental and social challenge. Still, your level of physical readiness will affect your experience. Learn more about what's required and how you can better prepare yourself for your personal challenge.