A student who does not maintain continuous registration during the academic year and is readmitted to the School must meet the program and graduation requirements in effect at the time of reentry. Any deviations from the curriculum must be approved in writing by the student's program director, or chairperson and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Correspondence courses may be taken only through the University of Wisconsin-Extension, with the permission of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Students may not exceed 18 credits during one semester, including correspondence courses and work in residence, without permission. Only elective course requirements may be met through correspondence and Extension study.
Independent study is available in each department.
Credits are awarded for academic activities pursued outside the formal classroom setting under the supervision of a faculty member. Activities may include reading, research, and special projects and must be approved, in advance, by the full-time faculty supervisor. Independent study is offered at the lower and upper levels. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at UWM to pursue independent study. Upper division independent study requires junior status.