Summer Independent Study (SIS) courses allow you to complete your coursework without being tied to a classroom. While all courses use Blackboard, no two courses are necessarily the same. One course may consist of reading the required books and writing papers about the material, while another may require minimal writing, but frequent online coursework. The course content is up to the professor, and it is important that you meet with your professor or read through the course syllabus prior to enrolling so that you know what will be expected of you.
Advertising to Women’s Studies and lots of classes in between, there’s something offered in SIS that you need. All this, conveniently available to you without setting foot on campus over the summer.
Please note:
You may take only two SIS courses in one summer.
SIS classes do not qualify as resident credit, and do not count toward the requirement that at least 30 of the last 36 hours of credit needed for a degree must be registered for and completed in residence.
SIS hours do not apply toward full-time enrollment status and are not completed in time to meet requirements for August UNL graduation.
Why should I take Summer Independent Study?
Students choose Summer Independent Study courses because of the flexibility and convenience they offer.
SIS courses are not taken in a classroom, and can be completed from virtually anywhere. This is especially useful for students that won’t be living in Lincoln over the summer. Students can study abroad, travel, or work from anywhere, all while earning UNL credits with Summer Independent Study. However, SIS courses are also great for students who will be living in Lincoln throughout the summer, but need a little extra flexibility. Many of the students that take SIS courses work full or part time in Lincoln, or want to add more credit hours to their campus-based schedule.
Choose the classes that interest you most (review with your academic adviser before making your final selections)
Register beginning in March
Pay tuition and distance education fee by May 30
Study and submit assignments during the summer
Receive grade reports by November
Courses
We offer a variety of courses from which you can select. You should consult your academic adviser in your home college or department to determine if the course will meet the requirements of your degree. Our academic adviser is available to assist you with any questions you have regarding SIS courses.
All Summer Independent Study (SIS) courses require students to use Blackboard.
Syllabi are organized in alphabetical order. You will need Adobe Acrobat to open this file. If you do not
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Enroll
Registration for summer 2009 courses is March 1 - May 30.
Review the syllabus for the courses that interest you to ensure the requirements will fit your summer plans.
Click the above link to Enroll Online or print and complete the Registration Form and submit it to Extended Education & Outreach.
Include payment with your registration form. Tuition and distance education fees are due in full at the time of registration.
Meet the professors at the SIS Open House at the City Campus Union on Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m.–1 p.m..
How to get the syllabus:
Meet the professors at the SIS Open House at the City Campus Union on Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Refer to the Course Syllabi tab above.
Contact the instructor to request a copy of the syllabus.
Contact Extended Education & Outreach.
General Guidelines
Review the syllabus for the courses that interest you.
Discuss course selection with your adviser to be sure it fits your degree program requirements.
Only two SIS courses can be taken in one summer. Exceptions will require the written approval of your adviser and/or the dean of your college.
Obtain all needed books and supplies from the University Bookstore. They will carry required materials under the Summer Independent Study course number.(Example: SOCI 101) Look for section numbers 931 or 932.
SIS courses are posted to your academic record in November and count toward your GPA for the fall semester.
Important Dates
Open House, Nebraska Union
Wednesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Registration
March 1–May 30
Final Date to change to or from Pass/No Pass
July 2
Final date to drop (no grade recorded)
August 17
Fall meetings (if required)
August 24–28
Grade reports to students: November*
November*
* Grades are not posted in time for August graduation
Academic calendars are subject to change without notice.The University reserves the right to revise or change rules, charges, fees, schedules, courses, requirements for degrees and any other regulations affecting students including, but not limited to, evaluation standards, whenever considered necessary or desirable.The University also reserves the right to cancel any course for insufficient registration and to phase out any program.Registration by a student signifies an agreement to comply with all regulations of the University.
Tuition Payment & Deadline
Tuition is $203.75 per undergraduate credit hour and $238.25 per graduate credit hour. There is no differential rate for resident and non-resident enrollment. No University Program and Facilities Fees (UPFF) are assessed. Tuition and a distance education fee of $75 are due in full at the time of registration.
Payment Options
Personal check
Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express)
Financial aid (check with your financial aid adviser)
Registration Full tuition and the $75 per course non-refundabledistance education fee is due at time of registration. You may register in person (see address below), by phone, (402-472-2175), by fax (402-472-1901), or online.
Tuition Refund
A refund on tuition will be given if you drop a course (in writing) within 30 days from the date of registration. No refunds will be given after the 30 day period. Distance education fee is non-refundable.
Grading Policies All Drops and Pass/No Pass changes must be made in writing. See course bulletin for further details.
Regular Pass/No Pass (P/N) rules of your college will apply. Some courses have specific Pass/No Pass restrictions; please check the course listing. There will be no grades of "W" or "I" given for SIS courses.
Summer Independent Study grades are not posted in time for summer graduation. Grades are mailed to students in November and posted on fall transcripts. Required work must be completed by the deadline established by your instructor.
Fall meetings may be required by your instructor and are scheduled Aug. 24-28. The nature of this contact will vary depending on the course. Your instructor will advise you of these requirements.
Calendar
Last day to register
May 30
Final date to change to or from P/N
July 2
Final date to drop (no grade recorded)
August 17
Fall meetings, if required
August 24-28
Grade reports to students
November
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I contact the instructor over the summer? A: Most instructors are available by E-mail over the summer. There’s also discussion boards in Blackboard where you can post questions and gather feedback from your fellow students.
Q: How do I submit work? A: The assignment submission feature within Blackboard will be the primary means of submission for most instructors, some prefer that you use E-mail. You can also submit work by regular mail depending on the course requirements.
Q: How can I determine what the assignment requirements of a course are? A: You can review the course syllabus before registering for your course. Visit the Course Syllabi tab for more information.
