You do not receive notification of this change. Fall Semester March 1 Spring Semester August 1 Summer Session December 1 Back to Top Academic Dishonesty Students enrolled in Independent Study courses are subject to the academic dishonesty policy of Western Illinois University. Academic dishonesty includes dishonesty of any kind with respect to examinations, course assignments, alteration of records, or illegal possession of examinations. Academic dishonesty may result in various penalties including a failing grade or expulsion. Back to Top Electronic Mail Almost all independent Study courses offer you the option of contacting your professor by copmuter to send assignments, ask questions, or discuss course marterial.
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WIU offers telecourses and teleclasses through Independent Study. Telecourses combine video programs, reading assignments, and examinations. Some PBS courses may be broadcast on educational television channels. Check with your local public television station to determine if the telecourse of your choice will be broadcast in your area. These courses are offered through WIU Independent Study to persons in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.