Fall 2026: October 9-11 plus Marquette Diving Days (TBD)
Registration opens at 8:00 am on September 11, 2026. Participants must sign a liability waiver, concussion awareness form, and PADI required forms (liability release assumption of risk, medical statement, and statement of understanding) prior to participation. The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
This PADI Open Water Diver Course is conducted over two weekends and includes: 10 hours of academic instruction (some coursework to be completed independently), 10 hours of confined water training (SDC Pool) and 4 certification dives in Lake Superior (Marquette). Upon registration, students will be given all required reading material and paperwork to complete prior to the start of the course. Class size is limited.
Location
SDC Room 238/Pool, Open Dives in Marquette
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to all class sites, including the SDC and dive location in Marquette.
Dates/Times
October 9-11
| Friday, October 9 |
4:00-7:00 pm |
SDC Room 238 |
| 8:00-10:00 pm |
SDC Pool |
| Saturday, October 10 |
7:00-9:00 am |
SDC Pool |
| 12:00-4:00 pm |
SDC Room 238 |
| 5:00-10:00 pm |
SDC Pool |
| Sunday, October 11 |
8:00-10:00 am |
SDC Pool |
| 10:00 am-12:00 pm |
SDC Room 238 |
| TBD |
Open Dives in Marquette (exact location & time TBA) |
| Open Dives in Marquette (exact location & time TBA) |
Activity Level
Moderate
Special Requirements
Appropriate swimwear (bathing suits, no cutoffs or street clothes) and a towel. Must be 18 years old and be able to swim 200 yards comfortably.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to all class sites, including the SDC and dive location in Marquette.
Cost
$590/person (includes all instruction, fees, and training materials)
Registration opens: September 11, 2026 at 8:00am
Registration closes: Septemer 28, 2026 at 11:59pm
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
All program participants are required to consent to the MTU Athletics & Recreation Liability Waiver and Concussion Awareness Form at time of registration.
About the Instructor
Scott Thomas is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and has been introducing people to the underwater world since 2001. He holds 14 professional SCUBA certifications and has been presented with PADI’s Elite Instructor Award each year since its introduction in 2013. He loves sharing his passion for SCUBA with his students and takes great joy in watching them experience their first breath.
Email: sthomas@nmu.edu
Questions?
Contact Annie Boyle, Aquatics Manager, at 906-487-2995 or email ambengry@mtu.edu.
