Frequently Asked Questions – IS

No. It must be a tenure stream, or equivalent faculty member.

You the student are the primary author of completed work in the Independent Studies program.

There is no limit to the number of Independent Studies courses you can take but students should check with their College Registrar in advance of submitting an application.

No. Students must be in their 3rd year or higher to enroll in the Independent Studies program.

Yes, but students must contact their undergraduate College Registrar to activate student status.

As early as possible. Students have had more success planning their Independent Studies application during the spring and summer because faculty are typically more accessible during this time.

The Trinity College Independent Studies Program is open to students of all colleges.

The differences are somewhat subtle. The Comprehensive Paper emphasizes critical analytical skills and writing skills. The independent studies, on the other hand is more of a research report. Required elements include: title, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, figures and tables.

Also, the Independent Studies program is open to students of all colleges. The Comprehensive Paper is open to Trinity College students.