Independent Study

Independent Study (IS) courses may be offered for student to explore areas of special interest that are not provided in the existing curriculum. A faculty member and student must together negotiate a course of study. Independent Study may not be used to replace regularly offered courses or courses needed for a degree requirement without approval from the Office of the Provost.

IS Additions After Week 2 of Term

During the pre-enrollment period through the end of the second week of classes for the term, all students, with the exception of first term freshmen, may add an independent study, thesis, dissertation or research course. Late additions of these courses should follow the late add/drop/withdraw appeal system currently in place for all late add/drop course appeals:

• Student must complete the Late Add/Drop/Withdraw form and obtain necessary signatures of Academic Advisor and faculty member mentoring the student's independent study
• Academic Advisor submits the form to the Provost's Office
• The Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will review the appeal. If approved, the form will be sent to the Office of the University Registrar for processing. If denied, the form will be sent back to the Academic Advisor