Enrollment Guidelines

Patterson Office Tower
  • Students may register for an Independent Study course at any time. They are allowed one full year, from the date of enrollment, to complete the course, including the final examination.
  • It is recommended that students not enroll in more than two Independent Study courses at one time.
  • The University of Kentucky does not award degrees for college credit obtained entirely through Independent Study. Students should contact the academic dean for the maximum number of credits earned through Independent Study that can be counted toward the degree they seek.

How to Enroll in Independent Study

All students need to complete the application card(s) for each ISP course taken. Non-UK students are not required to have signed approvals from their home schools to enroll in ISP courses, but it is wise to ensure that each course will meet requirements at the home school.

ISP Enrollment Instructions

To enroll in a course with the Independent Study Program, please follow these instructions:

  1. University of Kentucky students need approval from their college before enrolling.
  2. Print and complete the following forms.
  3. Submit the forms to the Independent Study Program Office.
    • Students enrolling by mail:
      1. Send application card(s), taxpayer form and a check or money order for your tuition and fees (made payable to the University of Kentucky) to the Independent Study Program Office (Address is listed at the top of the form).
      2. All course materials, including the study guide, are sent directly to the student once he is officially enrolled in the course. No student will be allowed to turn in lessons until full payment has been received for the course.
      3. A financial flag will be placed on a student's record if a check is written and returned. There is a $25 penalty charge for any returned check.
    • Students enrolling in person:
      1. Submit application card(s), the taxpayer form and a check or money order (payable to the University of Kentucky) to the Independent Study Program Office, 10 Funkhouser Building.
      2. Pick up course materials, including the study guide, while in the office.
      3. A financial flag will be placed on a student's record if a check is written and returned. There is a $25 penalty charge for any returned check.
  4. Get the needed textbooks for the course(s).
    1. Visit the textbook store of your choice to buy and/or order the textbooks.
    2. Fill out the Textbook Order Form and send it to the bookstore of your choice.
    3. Complete and submit the online textbook order form for the bookstore of your choice.

Transcript Order Form

For a copy of your transcript follow the instructions on the Transcript Request.

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