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 e(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
complete the section for high school students on the application
form and obtain the signature of your school guidance
counselor or principal.
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 of 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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