Course tutorial study deals with the replacement of a catalog course in terms of units, content, syllabus, outline, testing, and grading basis.

In general, a course tutorial cannot substitute for a course that is offered on a regular basis, but it may occasionally be utilized to fulfill a course requirement when a course is canceled because of low enrollment. The actual course number, instead of an independent study number, is recorded on the student’s permanent academic record.

Course tutorial units do not count toward the maximum 9 independent study units allowed in a professional degree program.

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. These deadlines are published in the Academic Calendars. A course tutorial fee will be assessed in addition to the regular tuition charge.