Program Overview
This program supports student projects
The Professional Independent Learning Program helps students combine interests with academic study by supporting individual or team projects that develop lifelong learning skills.
Build Your Learning Blueprint in 3 Steps!
1. Take “Introduction to Self-Directed Learning” to learn goal—setting and proposal writing.
2. Plan and implement your project with an academic advisor—reflect and adjust as you go.
3. Submit the final report for review; up to 3 elective credits may be awarded upon approval.
Types of Projects
Projects are categorized into four types based on their focus.
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Application Process

Credit Recognition
Credits are denied when:
×Project content duplicates existing courses or previously credited work;
×The project is identical to a thesis, capstone, or internship without independent innovation;
×The same work is submitted under multiple project types.
Example: A project already credited as Research cannot later be counted as Competition.
*Up to 3 elective credits may be recognized under this program.
Application Timeline & Forms
Application Timeline:
Please refer to announcements from the Office of Academic Affairs and submit your application within the specified deadline.
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