1.  The following authorized Auxiliary activity description is   effective
immediately.  It will be included as part of the next change   to the Coast
Guard Auxiliary Manual, section 2.B. Programs/Activities   Authorized for
Auxiliarists:
AUXILIARY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM   (AUP)
Auxiliarists are authorized to establish partnerships with   accredited
colleges and universities within the U.S. and its territories for   the
purpose of enrolling interested and highly motivated students into   the
Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program (AUP).  AUP endeavors   to
effectively integrate student Auxiliarists' service with their   academic
experience. Students who seek to join the Auxiliary through the AUP   must
meet all Auxiliary enrollment thresholds and adhere to all   Auxiliary
administrative, training, and operational policies subsequent   to
enrollment.  They may participate in all aspects of authorized   Auxiliary
activities and receive appropriate academic credit for such from   the
associated institution.  AUP participants shall adhere to   Auxiliary
organizational, administrative, training, and operational structure   and
policies as approved and promulgated by the Chief Director.    Auxiliarists
who enroll and participate in the AUP should be strongly   supported in
their academic pursuits and Coast Guard Auxiliary mission   performance.
2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well   as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies,   manuals,
etc.  All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL   policy and
information.
3. Internet Release and Distribution is   Authorized.
4.  CG-BSX sends.  
   
  DCAPT   David G. Porter, Sector NY/S
1st Southern   Region