Independent Research projects give students an opportunity to develop their own course of study for a given Interim with the help of a faculty mentor. These projects are rigorous and require a high degree of independence, creativity and commitment on the part of the student. Such independent study does not include work at an internship. Rather, this independent work involves research, whether of a traditional academic or a more experiential nature, that then results in a final capstone project at the conclusion of Interim.
Please note the following restriction on independent study:
Independent Research Interim Proposals for January term are due Oct. 2. (It is also possible to undertake an independent research Interim in the summer; see deadlines and additional information at the bottom of this page.). Each Independent proposal must have a faculty mentor. Sept. 25 is the last day to secure a faculty mentor.
After the student portion of the form has been submitted, the faculty mentor must complete their portion of the application.
All Independent Research students are expected to attend an on campus interim class in early December.
Proposals submitted after Oct. 2 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You must contact the facilitator, Dr. Rachel Vanderhill (VanderhillRJ@wofford.edu), prior to submitting a late proposal.
Summer Independent Research Interims: If you need to complete an Interim during the summer, you may undertake an independent research project. Apply using the form above. You will not work with Dr. Vanderhill. Instead, applications must be submitted by April 10 for review by the Interim Committee. You must have a faculty mentor, who will also complete part of the proposal.