AAUS Class Information

This class is for AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) scientific diver qualification - but you will also receive your IANTD rescue, and DAN CPR/First Aid/O2 certifications

*If you already have rescue and first aid certifications that is alright! You can still take the class to get your AAUS qualification

AAUS Class Information

Welcome to Stanford University’s Scientific Diving Program. The primary purpose of this program is to ensure that all diving under the auspices of Stanford University is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with the standards of the scientific diving community and those of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), of which Stanford is an organizational member. Our diving safety guidelines call for documentation of diving fitness, training, experience, and equipment maintenance prior to beginning diving under Stanford’s auspices.

Interested in the upcoming AAUS class? Please review the requirements below before completing the application form:

Must be a certified Open Water Diver from a approved institution (PADI, NAUI, SSI, IANTD etc.)
Non-Stanford affiliated? Need a letter of intent or an endorsement from a PI/Institution
Must pass a AAUS medical exam Science Diver Medical Form
Must pass an AAUS Swim Test
Meet the equipment requirements below
Must have DAN membership and Dive Accident Insurance
Complete Stanford's Liability Waiver

AAUS scientific dive course is a pass/fail course. The DSO and DSO designee AAUS instructors have the right through AAUS to fail a student if they feel the diver is unsafe to themselves or others. However, the AAUS instructors will do everything in their power to work with you through challenges.

Equipment

Stanford has "life support gear for rent" which includes BCD, regulators, tanks and dive computers. We do NOT have personal gear for rent. You will need.