All SCUBA certification courses are taught by SCUBA Diving International-certified instructors. Please note that participation in a certification class does not guarantee certification. All skills related to the certification must be properly demonstrated (as defined by the course outline) in order to receive certification. If the minimum enrollment for any safety course is not met three days prior to the scheduled start date, the class will be canceled.

Basic Open Water SCUBA Certification

URI Students & Community Members $500 – fee includes textbook, training materials, equipment, instruction, and certification. All prerequisites listed below must be met in order to participate. If prerequisites are not met, participants will be unable to continue in the course and will receive a 70% refund. If a participant may not be able to take the course due to an incomplete medical statement, then a full refund will be provided. 

Each session is mandatory for participants to complete the SCUBA certification. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as sickness or additional training required, the instructor will attempt to make accommodations to meet the participant’s needs when possible. SCUBA is an inherently high-risk activity and participants may only continue each phase of the course at the discretion of the instructor. If the instructor is unable to allow participants to continue or complete the course due to safety concerns, there will be no refund provided.

To help you fill out the forms, your instructors are Alexandra Moen, Katie Nickles, and Anya Hanson, the Dive Center or Instructional Facility is “URI”, the location is “Kingston, RI”, the course name is “SDI Open Water Scuba Class”, and the training agency is “SDI.” The witness may be any individual above the age of 18. 

All completed paperwork must be sent to: Anya Hanson, anyahanson@uri.edu, 401-874-6205 or brought with you on the first day of class. All documents are required before participating in any SCUBA diving. If they are not filled out properly, the instructor may have to decline your participation. If you have any questions regarding SCUBA diving or paperwork, please contact Alexandra Moen at 401.874.6205.

If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must sign their paperwork to be considered complete. A parent or guardian will have to accompany the minor on the first day of class to ensure paperwork has been properly completed. 

Please use black or blue ink. On the first AND second page, please indicate “yes” or “no” in the box next to each question. If you answer “yes” to any of the items listed, you must get a physician’s signature on page two approving your participation in diving. This is required PRIOR to any diving. If you answer “no” to all of the items, then you do not need a physician’s signature. Please fill out the document truthfully so that we can ensure your safety throughout the course.

Driving Directions to the URI Bay Campus

Once on campus, continue on Pier Road past shipping and receiving road. As you drive down the hill towards the water, the dive locker is located on the right at building #80 on Pier Road. There is 1 white container in front of the building.