Once the advisor reviews the student's course of study and assesses appropriateness, the student must then gain approval from the instructor. The instructor will outline with the student the requirements for course completion. Upon approval of the department head and the dean of the college in which the course is offered, the student may enroll for independent study. Credit hour limits apply. A minimal GPA of 2.5 is required.
Students are limited to two independent study classes during their tenure.
Activity courses and courses that require a lab are not available through independent study. The required form may be secured through the Registrar's Office. Up to 15 semester hours of credit in correspondence courses may be applied towards graduation requirements of the University, subject to other relevant conditions being met. Of the last 30 semester hours before graduation, not more than 15 credit hours of correspondence courses may be applied to academic requirements. Further, the final semester must be spent in residence at the University.