Interdisciplinary Studies

Step One: Attend an orientation. Orientations can be scheduled by calling the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at 956-7297. We are located in Krauss Hall 116.

Step Two: When you have accumulated 55 credits, get a Credit Check by attending a JUMP session (Junior Matriculation Planning Session) at Arts and Sciences, Keller Hall. (Requirements for a B.A.: A minimum total of 124 credits, out of which 104 credits must be in Arts & Sciences and 60 credits in non-introductory courses. Special requirements apply to the Campus-Wide Option.)

Step Three: Make an appointment with your Interdisciplinary Studies advisor to work on your proposal. On the average, you will need three to five meetings.

Step Four: With the help of your Interdisciplinary Studies advisor, locate a faculty advisor in your area of specialization and meet with him or her as needed. Deadline for submitting a complete, signed proposal: All acceptable, signed proposals must be submitted no later than 21 credits before your planned date of graduation.
Turn in original and 2 copies of the final draft proposal. The proposal must be: 1. Properly formatted 2. Include signatures of yourself and faculty advisor 3. Include a completed Major Transfer Request.

Step Five: Proposal reviewed by Interdisciplinary Studies staff member

Step Six: Internal review by Interdisciplinary Studies staff

Step Seven: Accept with revision or Accept without revisions or Reject

Step Eight: Final review by the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Academic Affairs

GPR requirements for graduation:

Earn a GPA of at least 2.5 in major equivalent
Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

One Semester before graduation:

Complete Goldenrod form with Interdisciplinary Studies
Attend a graduation (GRAD) session at Arts and Sciences for a senior check
Check on additional graduation requirements with Arts and Sciences

21 Credit Rule: Remember! At the time your proposal is accepted, you MUST have AT LEAST 21 credits of course work still to undertake in your Major Equivalent subsequent semesters or terms.