University of Virginia

Voyager's Handbook

The Voyager's Handbook (PDF) is required reading for all students who sail on Semester at Sea and includes information the following:

  • Mission, Vision, and Values
  • About Semester at Sea
  • History of Shipboard Education
  • Academic and Field Program
  • U.Va. Honor Code
  • Student Conduct Code
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Shipboard Campus
  • Health and Safety
  • Going Ashore
  • Going Home
  • Additional Resources