Independent/Individualized Studies
(299 & 499 Courses)

At Fort Lewis College, Independent/Individualized Studies (299 & 499) courses are defined as student learning experiences structured and supervised by a faculty member. Students formally enroll during the period of research or independent study. The Independent/Individualized Studies should be completed in the term in which they are approved.

The amount of credit earned for each independent study course will be based on the number of hours the student will take to complete it. This will be determined by the instructor of record who will also document that the student completed the appropriate number of hours. There will be a maximum of 8 credits of 299/499 toward the degree.

Students will complete a minimum of 50 hours of work for each credit hour earned. Prior approval to assure that the independent project is commensurate with the above number of credits will be given by the respective instructor, department chair/area coordinator and dean.

Procedures to Register for an Independent Study

1. Fill out this Form
2. Student and Instructor complete the form.
3. The student must then obtain the Department Chair/Coordinator approval.
4. The student must then take the form to the appropriate Dean’s Office for approval.

If approved,
· The Dean’s Office will initiate registration by emailing the Records Office.
· The Records Office will
· register the student in the course and confirm registration by e-mailing both instructor and student at their Fort Lewis College email account as well as the Dean’s Office.
OR
· inform student, at his/her Fort Lewis College e-mail account, of any additional requirements before registration can be completed (such as removal of HOLDS). The Records Office will also inform both the instructor and the Dean’s Office of a student’s failure to successfully register.

Registration can also be confirmed via WebOpus.

Registration for Independent Studies must be completed by Census Date.