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This Independent Study Form must be completed before you can enroll in an independent study. Before filling out the form, you will need:

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If you do not have any of the above information, see your academic adviser and/or instructor before proceeding.

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Students planning to take this independent study as an honors course must submit the Honors Independent Study Form within the first three weeks of classes.

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