Independent Learning Agreements
Requesting a Course & Developing an Independent Learning Agreements
Undergraduate and School of Education Students
If there’s a course you’d like to take that is not scheduled for the upcoming term, you can make a formal request to take the course. There are two primary types of requests:
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Courses in the Catalog
If you need a certain course from the Catalog in order to progress in your degree program, and this course isn’t offered, you can submit a request to take this course independently. Instead of being in a class with multiple students, you will work independently to complete the required assignments under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Courses not offered at Granite State College
Unique Independent Learning Agreements
If you’d like to explore a highly specialized area (and Granite State College doesn’t offer a course focused on that specific topic), you can request an independent learning agreement. This is rare and typically for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s in individualized studies. You’ll develop a Proposal for a Unique Independent Learning Agreement, which will outline your goals and a faculty member with expertise in this area will work with you to formulate specific learning outcomes and assignments.
Access Proposal for Unique Independent Learning Agreement
Deadlines
2021 FALL TERM |
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| Submission of Request | Tuesday, August 10, 2021 |
| Mentor Notifications Sent to Students (Week of) | Monday, August 23, 2021 |
| Registration Notification to Students (Week of) | Monday, August 30, 2021 |
2022 WINTER TERM |
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| Submission of Request | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
| Mentor Notifications Sent to Students (Week of) | Monday, December 6, 2021 |
| Registration Notification to Students (Week of) | Monday, December 13, 2021 |
2022 SPRING TERM |
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| Submission of Request | Tuesday, March 1, 2022 |
| Mentor Notifications Sent to Students (Week of) | Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
| Registration Notification to Students (Week of) | Tuesday, March 15, 2022 |
2022 SUMMER TERM |
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| Submission of Request | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 |
| Mentor Notifications Sent to Students (Week of) | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 |
| Registration Notification to Students (Week of) | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 |
Policies & Guidelines
The following conditions must be met to initiate an independent learning agreement:
- Students must submit the request by the deadline for that term
- The course must be appropriate to the student’s program of study
- All requests are subject to approval by Academic Affairs based on student’s degree completion plan and academic history
- All requests are subject to the availability of a faculty member
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