Most students complete their training with Rutgers Scuba. However, some decide to organize their certification dives on their own. If this applies to you–read on!
PAD’s system of dive education is so flexible that you can break your course at Iany time during your training and continue with another instructor elsewhere. If you intend to do this, please let us know and we will certainly facilitate your referral and provide the necessary paperwork.
Policy Note: We do not refund any portion of the course fees for students who decide to complete their training elsewhere.
Here are some general PADI guidelines about referrals:
Make advance logistical and financial arrangements with a PADI Dive Center, PADI Resort or PADI Instructor to complete your training. Verify that the PADI Instructor( s) who will complete your training is in Teaching status.
Take your referral form, along with a copy of your completed PADI Medical Statement and a photograph to the PADI Dive Center, PADI Resort or PADI Instructor completing your training.
Your referral form is valid for one year after the last training module completion date, however you should complete your training as soon as possible.
Retain your referral form until you have completed all required training sessions.The PADI Instructor( s) continuing your training will preassess your skills and knowledge and review anything that may be unclear.
Upon completion of all required open water dives, you and the PADI Instructor will complete a Positive Identification Card (PIC) envelope. This envelope must be submitted to PADI along with your photo to obtain a certification card.
Please ensure that you return one copy of the referral form to Rutgers Scuba in the envelope provided.
