Students use internet resources to communicate with their faculty directors, other students, and experts and data from across the country and around the world. At the successful completion of the Scholars curriculum, students receive a College Park Scholars citation on their transcript. Then, in their junior year, College Park Scholars have an opportunity to apply to their departmental or college honors programs. The Individual Studies Program provides an opportunity for students to create and complete individualized majors. Many include internships or independent study projects in the program.
All work is done under the supervision of a faculty adviser.
Applicants are required to write a detailed prospectus outlining their proposed program of study. They must meet the general education requirements according to year of entry. The process of applying often involves considerable consultation and several drafts of a prospectus, so it should be begun as early as possible. Individual Studies programs must be approved before students can declare Individual Studies as a major. The project is evaluated by three faculty members.