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.

A professional undergraduate student (those with 60 or more transferred units) who has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 may receive credit for a maximum of 9 independent study units to be applied toward a degree program. No more than 4 units may be applied toward one project, and a maximum of 9 independent study units may be taken during one academic term. The independent study is recorded as XXX497, XXX498, or XXX499 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.