Independent Study

Look forward to supporting your Independent Study Project (ISP).

An ISP gives UGS students the flexibility to work either closely with faculty or more autonomously to pursue learning opportunities not offered all year round in the regular curriculum. 

There are two ISP pathways:

1. Instructor-Guided: Per UGS Program and/or Academic Advisor's recommendation, Student engages in a group or an individualized project designed by Faculty.  During the ISP term, Student works under direct supervision, according to the schedule and expectations specified in the ISP Learning Plan Faculty provides, and submits the agreed demonstration of learning for evaluation at the end of the term.    WRT-2510, ENG-3510, MAT-3510 and SOJ-3510 are common examples of instructor-guided ISPs, among other that may be available in a given term. Application for this ISP pathway may be accepted as late as week 9 of the prior quarter.

2. Self-Directed: Upon Academic Advisor's recommendation, Student defines the focus and scope of a project of their own, and works with an approved ISP Evaluator to co-create an ISP Learning Plan (aka proposal). Once the ISP quarter starts, Student works autonomously and submits the agreed demonstration of learning for evaluation at the end of the term.  Application timeline for this ISP pathway must start no later than week 5 of the prior quarter.

Because ISP prep and approvals involve a coordinated effort between the ISP program with Student, Academic Advisors, ISP Evaluators, and Faculty on a one-on-one basis, as well as UGS and Registrar's offices for support, application timelines listed above must be observed. 

Your first step is to reach out to UGSISP.aula@antioch.edu to receive individualized guidance and instructions.

Below you will find a portable document with the key information provided here.