Franciscan University of Steubenville Detachment

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program (AUP) is designed to offer college students the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and thereby experience and augment the missions of the United States Coast Guard.  AUP is the Auxiliary's official program for integration with higher-level educational institutions. Academically minded students with a sincere interest in service gain leadership and Coast Guard experience.

Students work alongside the Coast Guard’s active military and civilian personnel in areas as diverse as business operations, information technology, GIS, public policy, environmental response, and maritime strategy. Their Program of Study focuses on basic Coast Guard knowledge, safe boating, incident management, operations, and leadership. 

Academics Overview

General Courses 

Students complete all four: 

AUP 101 - Intro to the Coast Guard Auxiliary
AUP 103 - Incident Management
AUP 110 - Safe Boating
AUP 111 - Cyber Awareness

200 Level Classes

Students complete at least one:

AUP 201 - Auxiliary Weather Specialty Course (AUXWEA)
AUP 202 - Auxiliary Seamanship Specialty Course -(AUXSEA)
AUP 203 - Auxiliary Communications Specialty Course (AUXCOM)
AUP 204 - Introduction to Marine Safety & Environmental Protection - (IMSEP)
AUP 205 - Intro to Public Affairs

Leadership Capstone

Students complete at least one:

AUP 301 - Leadership and Management
AUP 303 - Independent Project
AUP 304 - Homeland Security
AUP 305 - Unit Leadership - Internship

Qualification

Students earn at least 6 credits of operational qualifications via the following:

QUAL - Auxiliary Level 1 Leadership Competency Certificate (4 credits)
QUAL - Program Visitor (2 credits)
QUAL - USCG Officer of the Day (6 credits)
QUAL - Vessel Examiner (2 credits)
QUAL - Instructor (2 credits)
QUAL - Public Affairs Specialist III (6 credits)
QUAL - Telecommunications Operator (2 credits)
QUAL - Incident Command System Qualifications (SITL/RESL) (6 credits)
QUAL - Marine Safety Training Ribbon (6 credits)
QUAL - Radio Watchstander (4 credits)
QUAL - Boat Crew (6 credits)
QUAL - Cyber Workforce Certification (6 credits)
QUAL - Air Observer (6 credits)
QUAL - Culinary Assistant (4 credits)
QUAL - Auxiliary Paddlecraft Operator (2 credits)
QUAL - ATON Verifier (4 credits)