Independent studies enable students to enrich their university experience by pursuing learning in a closely supervised program that provides opportunity for individual investigation of subject areas not covered in regular course offerings.

Graduate students may receive credit for a maximum of 6 units of independent study to be applied toward their degree program. No more than 4 independent study units may be applied toward one project. A maximum of 4 independent study units may be taken during one academic term. The independent study is recorded as XXX599 or XXX799 on the student’s permanent academic record.

An Independent Study/Course Tutorial Application and proposal must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the Last Day to Add or Drop Classes or Submit Independent Study Proposals. An independent study fee will be assessed in addition to the regular tuition charge.