If you require additional information on our Terms & Policies please feel free to contact us at the address provided on the left side of this page. a more complete list of policies can be found in the Student Catalog 2012.
1. Discrimination
International Diving Institute does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age religion, or disability. We are in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
2. Admissions - Physical Attributes and Aptitude
The work performed by commercial divers is very demanding. It requires physical and psychological endurance. Students seeking admission should be mechanically adept, hard working and responsible.
Admissions - Requirements
An applicant must:
A. Be 18 years or older
B. Schedule an interview with program faculty in order to review student's compliance with admission requirements. Interviews may be conducted by phone for students outside of South Carolina. Phone 843-740-1124 for an appointment.
C. Complete the official International Diving Institute application/enrollment form. This may be obtained by visiting and/or contacting the admissions office.
D. Sign release and waiver of liability form.
E. Provide proof of diving insurance through a company such as DAN (Divers Alert Network).
F. Provide originals or certified copies of driver's license, birth certificate and social security card. The student can mail copies of originals; however he/she must produce originals at registration.
G. Submit official transcripts demonstrating high school graduation, GED or equivalent.
H. If former military, applicant must submit DD214.
I. Submit to a formal background check with law enforcement agencies.
J. Submit to random drug testing.
K. Undergo a physical examination prior to admission but within 60 days of your start date. Please contact our admissions for further details concerning this physical.
3. Disqualifying Conditions
According to the ADC, a person having any of the following conditions, as determined by a physician's examination shall be disqualified from engaging in diving or other hyperbaric activities.
It is recommended but not required that students have Basic Open Water SCUBA certification by a recognized certification agency.
5. International Students
We are not accepting international students at this time.
1. Discrimination
International Diving Institute does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age religion, or disability. We are in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
2. Admissions - Physical Attributes and Aptitude
The work performed by commercial divers is very demanding. It requires physical and psychological endurance. Students seeking admission should be mechanically adept, hard working and responsible.
Admissions - Requirements
An applicant must:
A. Be 18 years or older
B. Schedule an interview with program faculty in order to review student's compliance with admission requirements. Interviews may be conducted by phone for students outside of South Carolina. Phone 843-740-1124 for an appointment.
C. Complete the official International Diving Institute application/enrollment form. This may be obtained by visiting and/or contacting the admissions office.
D. Sign release and waiver of liability form.
E. Provide proof of diving insurance through a company such as DAN (Divers Alert Network).
F. Provide originals or certified copies of driver's license, birth certificate and social security card. The student can mail copies of originals; however he/she must produce originals at registration.
G. Submit official transcripts demonstrating high school graduation, GED or equivalent.
H. If former military, applicant must submit DD214.
I. Submit to a formal background check with law enforcement agencies.
J. Submit to random drug testing.
K. Undergo a physical examination prior to admission but within 60 days of your start date. Please contact our admissions for further details concerning this physical.
3. Disqualifying Conditions
According to the ADC, a person having any of the following conditions, as determined by a physician's examination shall be disqualified from engaging in diving or other hyperbaric activities.
- history of seizure disorder other than early childhood febrile (high fever) conditions.
- Cystic or cavitary disease of the lungs, significant obstructive or restrictive lung disease, or recurrent pneumothorax
- Chronic inability to equalize sinus and middle ear pressure
- Significant central or peripheral nervous system disease or impairment
- Chronic alcoholism drug abuse, or history of psychosis
- Significant hemoglobinpathies
- Significant malignancies
- Grossly impaired hearing
- Significant osteonecrosis
- Chronic conditions requiring continuous control by medication
- Pregnancy
It is recommended but not required that students have Basic Open Water SCUBA certification by a recognized certification agency.
5. International Students
We are not accepting international students at this time.