Students who want to pursue in depth an area of study in which they have already developed some basic competence may request enrollment in Independent Study. The instructor who will direct the Independent Study must approve the course as well as the student’s academic advisor OR the Director of Academic Affairs. To be eligible, a student must have a t least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the beginning of the semester and be in good academic standing. Exceptions to these provisions may be made on the positive recommendation of the instructor and academic advisor and with the concurrence of the Director of Academic Affairs. Please note that MC 490H is for honors independent study and MC 495H is for senior honors thesis only.