2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

The purpose of an independent study is to provide students with unique study opportunities with an individual faculty member. The guidelines with respect to independent studies are as follows:

1. Students must gain authorization prior to registration (Independent Study forms are available online at www.suffolk.edu/onesource).
2. A description of the independent study project must be approved by the individual faculty member, by the department chair, and the dean’s office of the respective school.
3. Adjunct faculty are not eligible to supervise an independent study.
4. Independent studies may be taken for variable credit.