4.66 – Independent Studies

Policy Details

Responsible Executive: President
Responsible Administrator: Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Scope: NMSU System
Last Updated:  09/08/2005

Independent studies are for students capable of self-direction, who meets the requirement for the S/U option, i.e., if the students are not eligible for the S/U option, they are not eligible for independent study.  Class tickets will not be issued, nor will on-line scheduling unless the student presents a signed Independent Study Permit to the card issuer.  Independent study courses are considered part of a faculty member’s load. Departments will establish standards for each independent study course offered.  The instructor should file a summary of requirements with the department head for each student enrolled in an independent study course before the last day to add or drop a course.  Independent study research or reading courses may not be challenged.

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Revision History:

2017 Recompilation, formerly Rule 6.80