Online Application opening January 2026.

Several departments in the college offer undergraduate independent study (4970) and undergraduate research (4990) for academic credit. For more information, visit the CALS website. Students can access the CALS Special Studies form for the current semester through the 5th week of the current semester.  Petitions to ADD will not be accepted after the add deadline; there are no exceptions.

For Internship and Teaching Assistant credit enrollment, please use separate application forms linked through the CALS website.

For BIOG 2990 or 4990 enrollment, please contact the Biology Department directly at 216 Stimson or visit the Biology website for more information.