See Undergraduate research . This approval process may seem tedious, but it protects everyone involved from mis-communicated expectations, it protects students from being used simply as free labor, and it protects professors from undependable students. Complete an appropriate independent research project, internship, or work experience with an appropriate government agency or independent organization. It is advisable, but not required, to involve a UT professor in selecting and designing the project. Design and complete an alternative experience that meets the spirit of the requirement.
Advanced planning is essential.