United States Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs

The Auxiliary University Programs (AUP) is a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary-managed initiative established in 2007. Today AUP now has nearly 200 students in 20 units representing over 30 colleges and universities across the United States. The Auxiliary University Program (AUP) prepares undergraduate and graduate students for future public service inside and outside of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. AUP provides opportunities for students to gain boating education, to learn about homeland security, and to gain operational and leadership experience.

Overview
AUP programs on university campuses are organized as detachments of nearby Auxiliary flotillas. Students complete a "basic auxiliary programs" training curriculum taught by local auxiliarists and older students, after which they volunteer 60 hours per semester with their local flotilla. As of 2015, AUP flotillas were present at Auburn University, the California Maritime Academy, The Citadel, Madonna University, Cal State Fullerton, the Maine Maritime Academy, Stevens Institute of Technology, Virginia Tech, and the College of William and Mary. To join the AUP the student needs to first join the Coast Guard Auxiliary and then join the university program.

Academic Studies
Academic Studies classes are the academic portion of AUP. In general, AUP programs are structured around general courses, typically at the beginning of the AUP program, and elective courses that allow for a specialty or concentration. Students are required to take three general courses, a leadership capstone, and at least one elective. In addition, students much also earn at minimum one qualification (Air Observer, Boat Crew, Marine Safety, Public Affairs, Telecommunications, or Vessel Examiner).

General Courses
All three are required in the program of study.
 * AUP101 - Basic Introduction Course
 * AUP103 - Incident Management
 * AUP110 - Safe Boating



Elective Courses
At minimum one course must be completed.
 * AUP210 - Boat Operations
 * AUP220 - Communications
 * AUP230 - Marine Safety
 * AUP240 - Vessel Examination
 * AUP250 - Public Affairs
 * AUP260 - Aviation

Leadership Capstone
At minimum one capstone must be completed.
 * AUP301 - Leadership and Management
 * AUP303 - Independent Project
 * AUP304 - Homeland Security
 * AUP305 - Unit Leadership

Schools & Locations
A list of all of the schools/locations are available on AUP's website.