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Independent study offers students a wide range of academic disciplines, allowing students to complete course work at their convenience. Contact the academic advisement center 801-626-6752 or your major department for more information. You can also see a list of courses that are available through independent study at our
online catalog.
Courses from a wide range of academic disciplines are available through independent study, allowing students to complete course work at home (or anywhere) at their own convenience. Over 2,000 students enroll in this self-paced individualized mode of study each year, choosing among over 70 courses from more than two dozen disciplines. Many of these courses meet core and general education degree requirements at Weber State University. Go to the
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Admissions
You must be admitted to Weber State University in order to enroll in distance learning courses.
If you are not currently a WSU student, you simply need to submit an application
for admission. You may apply online at
www.weber.edu/admissions. A $30
application fee is required.
Levels of Admission
You can be admitted to Weber State University under two options, depending on
your educational intent:
Non-Matriculated
You will be admitted as non-matriculated if you are not seeking or
working towards a degree from WSU.
Matriculated
You will be admitted as a matriculated student if you are working on or
seeking a degree from WSU.
New Freshman, or students transferring in less than 30 credit hours, who
do not have ACT/SAT scores, or have not completed WSU math and English
general education requirements are required to take the Accuplacer placement
exam for math and English placement prior to registration for courses.
Contact our testing center at
weber.edu/testingcenter for
information on the placement tests.
For additional information concerning WSU's admission policy, consult the
current WSU General Catalog at http://documents.weber.edu/catalog/ or the WSU admissions website at
http://weber.edu/admissions.xml
or contact the admissions office at 801-626-6743.
When and How to Enroll
You can enroll for WSU independent study general courses any time during the
year. The semester in which your independent study course will appear on your
transcript is determined according to when you enrolled; i.e., if you enroll
during the fall semester, your course will be posted during fall semester.
By mail: Download and print an application online at
www.weber.edu/ce/dl/registration.htm, and mail it in with your check or
credit card information to:
Distance Learning Office
Weber State University
4006 University Circle
Ogden, UT 84408-4005
If you are unable to download and print a registration form, request one by
calling 1-800-848-7770, option 2, or 801-626-6600.
By phone: Call 1-800-848-7770, option 5, then 4, or
801-626-6600. Payment is due upon registration.
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(as of
March,
2007)
| Credit Hours |
Tuition |
| 1 credit |
$190.00 |
| 2 credit |
$380.00 |
| 3 credit |
$570.00 |
| 4 credit |
$760.00 |
Some courses include additional instructional materials (video tapes, computer software, labs, etc.) and require additional fees. Contact the independent study office for more information.
Tuition and fees are subject to change . You will want to contact registration to confirm. 800-848-7770,
option 5 then 4, or 801-626-6600.
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You may receive financial aid for distance learning courses. Please view the WSU financial aid office homepage weber.edu/financialaid/ for complete details. Tuition waiver scholarships cannot be used for distance learning classes.
Students taking independent study courses at Weber State University may be eligible to receive federal financial aid if they are in compliance with specific federal policies. The financial aid award can only be released after the student has completed at least 50% of the course work in each independent study course they are taking by the end of the 7th week of the semester. Since the funds cannot be released until mid-semester, students must pay for their independent study class at the time of registration.
Additionally, independent study courses must be completed within the 15-week semester in which you register; all course work must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the end of the semester in order to allow instructors sufficient time to evaluate course work and submit final grades. Failure to complete independent study courses within the specified semester may jeopardize your eligibility for financial aid in the future. Because of this semester-based completion policy, students on federal financial aid may NOT enroll after the third week of the semester.
Further, there are federal guidelines regarding the amount of independent study credit that can factor into your financial aid eligibility. If you intend to use financial aid for your independent study courses, it is important that you contact the WSU financial aid office (801-626-7569) and the independent study office (801-626-6600) for required forms and detailed instructions prior to registering for courses. The Financial Aid Student Agreement Form must be submitted with the registration form. You can obtain these forms either in the current copy of the distance learning catalog, or by contacting the registration office at 801-626-6600.
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The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization (INS) may not consider independent study courses in determining a student's full course of study. This may affect F-1 visa status. However, online courses may be considered.
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If you are on the Weber State University faculty or staff, or are one of their dependents, you may take any independent study course for 50% of the listed tuition price. Please note that because of funding limitations, university and departmental tuition waivers cannot be accepted.
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Course Modules
Students are given a course module at the time of registration. Modules are included in the tuition fees, except for those listed in specific course descriptions. These modules contain all the information students need to complete their independent study course including textbook information, how to complete your assignments and submit them to the instructor. Click here to see a sample of an independent study course module (1.53 MB PDF).
Textbooks
Students may order your textbooks from the Weber State University bookstore or other source. Course material contains specific information including title, edition, author and ISBN#. The WSU bookstore carries most textbooks for independent study courses, but some may have to be special ordered. For further information visit the bookstore online.
Other Media
Some Independent study courses include audio tapes, video tapes and/or computer software. Individual course descriptions will include information concerning availability and costs for these additional materials. Internet access may be required for some courses. If you do not have Internet access, check course syllabus carefully to be sure access is not a requirement for that course. It is the student's responsibility to protect their computers against viruses by using appropriate virus protection software.
Some courses have computer tutor software or learning disks available. This software comes on 3 ½-inch disks for use with IBM-compatible computer. If you do not have a home computer, there are many computers on the WSU campus (in the computer labs and in the Stuart Library) that can be used. If you are not located close to Weber State, your local libraries and university or college libraries may provide access to computer with this capability.
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Course Time Limit
As a student taking correspondence courses through independent study, you will have six months from the date of your enrollment to complete the course. You will have, however,
the option to complete courses on an accelerated schedule. Under normal circumstances, you may submit up to one-fourth of the required lessons per week. If you intend to complete your course in less time than this, you must obtain prior approval from your instructor, using the form included in your course module.
Overload Registration
- Students may register for a maximum of 20 credit hours without special
permission.
- Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better may petition for a
maximum of 24 credit hours, and students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or
better may petition for additional credit hours. Petition forms are
available from academic departments or the Registration Office.
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Independent study students must meet the same academic standards and you are subject to the same regulations regarding honesty in your work on assignments and examinations as students taking courses on campus. You may obtain a copy of the standards by visiting http://weber.edu/ppm/6-22.htm or by contacting the independent study office. Violation of these standards and regulations may result in your failing courses and your dismissal from Weber State University.
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Weber State University is committed to providing environment free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based upon race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion, creed, age, lack of American citizenship, disability, status of veteran of the Viet Nam era, sexual orientation or preference, or gender, including sexual/gender harassment. Such an environment is a necessary part of healthy learning and working atmosphere because such discrimination undermines the sense of human dignity and sense of belonging of all peoples in an environment.
Discrimination and harassment are prohibited by Titles, IV, VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. They are also prohibited by the Utah Anti-discrimination Act. In addition, various other constitutional provisions, statutes and common law causes of action prohibit such discriminatory conduct. It is the policy of the University to enforce these laws among its students and employees.
Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, Administration Building, Room 105, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408, Telephone 626-6239; or the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education Denver Region, Federal Building, 19th and Stout Street, Denver Colorado 80294.
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Grading for lessons and exams is explained in each course study guide. Based on your work, you will receive a final letter grade (A, B, C, D or E) for courses. You may exercise a credit/no credit option prior to completing 60% of the course requirements. Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis do not could toward general education or major/minor requirements. Consult the WSU catalog for further information on grading policies.
T (Temporary) Grad
If you do not complete a course before the end of the semester in which you registered, a grade of "T," indicating work in progress for that course, will be recorded on your transcript. When you complete the course, the final letter grade submitted by your instructor will replace the "T" on your transcript.
UW (Unofficial Withdrawal)
If you do not complete or officially withdraw from a course during the allotted time, you will receive a grade of "UW" for that course. A "UW" is equivalent to a failing grade and will affect your GPA (grade point average) accordingly.
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Transcripts (official grade reports) are issued only by the records office, not by the independent study office. You may request a transcript by writing to:
Weber State University
Records Office
1102 University Circle
Ogden, UT 84408-1102
Include your student identification number and the approximate date of your registration. Please allow at least two weeks after completing a course before requesting a transcript. This will give your instructor time to complete grading and submit a final grade.
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Lessons
Completing and submitting lessons is central to succeeding in an independent study course. Carefully preparing and submitting assignments according to information in the course module and textbook. Instructors evaluate the work and make suggestions for continued study. This is the student's primary method for communicating with their instructors.
We work to ensure that graded lessons and exams are returned to the student in a timely manner. There may be delays when the university is closed for scheduled holidays and between semesters. In addition, some faculty are off campus for extended periods, making longer delays unavoidable.
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WSU Testing Centers
Students who live within 50 miles of the Weber State University
campus, are required to take their examinations at one of the available
testing centers, on the Weber campus (Student Services Center, room 262,
phone 801-626-6803) or at the Davis Testing center (2750 North
University Park Boulevard, Layton, UT, room 215, phone 801-395-3495)
Proctors
Students who live outside the area are required to locate an appropriate proctor such as school principals, superintendents, guidance counselors, full-time school or public librarians, embassy officials, military education officers (for military personnel only), hospital education directors, and other appropriate individuals. Proctors cannot be current school teachers, employment supervisors, your own church officials, relatives, friends, neighbors, athletics personnel (coaches, etc.) are not approved as proctors. Students are required to submit a Proctor Approval/Agreement" form included in their course information, and submit a form to request that their exam information be sent to their approved proctor.
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If a course you are looking for is not in this catalog, please contact the independent study office. We would like to know what courses you need. You may also want to consult Peterson's Distance Learning Sourcebook http://www.petersons.com/ which lists thousands of distance learning courses from more than 70 accredited colleges and universities.
Have a Question?
Please contact the independent study office if you have questions about the information in this catalog or about specific courses. You can reach us by phone, fax, email, or U.S. mail.
U.S. Mail:
Weber State University
Distance Learning Office
4005 University Circle
Ogden, UT 84408-4005
Registration Information:
Phone: 801-626-6600
800-848-7770 option 5, then 1
Fax: 801-626-8035
Advising Information:
801-626-6771
800-848-7770, option 5, then 4
E-mail: dist-learn@weber.edu
Our office is open Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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