Independent Study

Independent study is defined as an individual course of study designed by the student together with a faculty member, and directed by a faculty member. Independent study requires agreement of a plan of study and approval of the faculty member, department chair, and dean prior to registration. The program of reading, exams, research, experimentation or field work, along with discussions, is mutually agreed upon. Independent study is offered by a department or program only to its majors or minors. A student applying for independent study should be a junior or senior with at least a 3.00 GPA. Students can obtain the independent study form from the office of the dean of the college. All conditions and approvals of independent study must be completed prior to the registration period, and late registration is not permitted for independent study. The independent study form must accompany the registration form in order for the registration to be processed.