Time Requirements and Deadlines
Year-Based: The maximum time for completion of a yearlong independent learning course is 12 months from the date of enrollment (including the final examination). One six-month extension is available upon application. Follow this link for information on withdrawals and refunds.
Due to mailing and processing requirements, the recommended minimum time for completion of a course (including the final examination) is three months of continuous work. Courses will ordinarily require more time than this. After enrolling, the student should inform the instructor in writing when they would like to complete the course if it is less than twelve months from the enrollment date.
SEMESTER-BASED: Students who are enrolled on a semester basis must finish their independent learning course by the end of the semester. See this chart for a comparison between yearlong and semester-based independent learning courses, or read more about the semester-based option.)