Who Can Enroll in Independent Studies
Enrollment for independent study courses is open at any time. The
Office of Independent Study does not follow a semester
schedule.
Adult
Learners
To take Independent Studies courses for academic credit,
you must be admitted to The University of Mississippi.
Non-degree seeking admission may be accomplished by
completing the "Course Application for Credit
Independent Study" form and submitting payment. If
you are interested in admission to UM, please contact
the Admissions Office at 1-800-OLE-MISS (in MS) or
662-915-7226.
UM Students
As a UM student, you can enroll in Independent Study
courses at any time to earn credits, fulfill general
education requirements, explore an area of interest, or
take a class that will not fit into your schedule.
If taking an Independent Study course to satisfy degree
requirements, you should consult your dean in regard to
the maximum number of hours which may be earned through
Independent Study. Before enrolling for courses, you
should consult The University of Mississippi
Undergraduate Catalog with regard to degree requirements
and course prerequisites.
You must secure written approval of your dean to enroll in
an Independent Study course you wish applied toward your
degree. Deans may indicate approval by completing and
signing the appropriate blanks on the application form.
The signature is valid for 30 days.
You
may be enrolled in no more than six semester hours in
Independent Study at one time.
Students from Other Institutions
If you are enrolled at another institution, please check
to see whether or not the course(s) you intend to take will apply toward
the degree you are seeking. The transfer of credits for courses is at the
discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred.
Teachers
Teachers may take independent study courses to meet certification
requirements of the State Department of Education.
Information about Mississippi requirements should be
obtained from the State Department of Education, Post
Office Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205-0771. Attention:
Teacher Education, Certification and Placement.
Teachers residing outside of Mississippi should obtain course
approval from their State Departments of Education
before enrolling.
High School Students
With the approval of a high school principal or counselor,
high school juniors and seniors may enroll in the lower-division (i.e.,
100 and 200 level) credit courses. In fact, taking college-level courses
during high school may give you a head start on your college career. You
will need to obtain approval from your school guidance counselor or principal.
Contact Stephen Beebe, Coordinator of Dual Credit Enrollments, by e-mail
(rsbeebe@olemiss.edu) or by phone
(662-915-1301) for more information.
International Students
If you live outside the United States, please contact us to
check on the availability of the course(s) you are
interested in. You will need to have an e-mail address
to take an Independent Study course.
Members of the Armed Forces and Veterans
Military personnel interested in enrolling in courses should ask
their education officers for information and application
forms. Education centers have copies of the DANTES
Independent Study Catalog which lists courses offered by
regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Tuition assistance is generally available to service personnel,
although policy varies among the different military
services. The Veterans Administration will reimburse
eligible veterans and service men and women for fees for
independent study courses.
People with Special Needs
Students
who are disabled or need special arrangements for taking
a course should contact us before enrolling. Although
all students are subject to establish academic
requirements, the Independent Study staff will make a
reasonable effort to help students with special needs.
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