Students who are interested in applying for a senior project are required to submit a completed application packet to include:

1. NC Zoo Senior Project Application
2. A letter of intent that describes:

• The topic of research
• Why this topic was chosen and any previous experience the student might have with the selected topic
• What the student needs/wants to gain from the senior project experience
• How the student will demonstrate their research through a product
• Why the student wants to complete their senior project at the NC Zoo

The NC Zoo Education Division will receive all application packets and distribute to the appropriate Zoo Division for screening and student selection. Students may or may not be asked to the Zoo for an interview. Each student will be notified by e-mail of their acceptance or denial for a senior project mentor.

Fall semester students will be notified by September 10 and Spring semester students by February 10. The completed application packet must be submitted per established deadlines (Fall - August 30 and Spring - January 30)

Applications that are not received by established deadlines and/or incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Please enter your information below. All fields are required.

Personal Information

*First Name:

*Last Name:

*Home Address:

*City:

*State (two characters):

*Zip Code:

*Daytime Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

*E-mail Address:

*Area of Interest (select one)

Animal Behavior/Management

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Ticketing/Accounting

Environmental Services

Horticulture

Park Security

Biodiesel Production

Vet

Marketing/Special Events

Retail Sales

Transportation

Food Services

*High School:

*School Address:

*City:

*State (two characters):

*Zip Code:

*Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

*English Advisor:

*GPA:

*Semester (select one)
Fall (August - December)

Spring (January -May)

* Date available to begin:

* Letter of Intent

A letter of intent must describe:

• The topic of research
• Why this topic was chosen and any previous experience the student might have with the selected topic
• What the student needs/wants to gain from the senior project experience
• How the student will demonstrate their research through a product
• Why the student wants to complete their senior project at the NC Zoo

(Copy & paste your letter below)

*Signature/Authorization:
I certify that I have given true, accurate and complete information on this form to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information may be grounds for rejection of my application.
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