University of Nevada, Reno
Email: Kim Zaski
Last updated: 1/25/08

Independent Learning and You:
How it Works

1. Select a course or courses.
2. Fill out the enrollment form. You have the choice of enrolling by mail; in person at the independent learning office; or by phone or fax using MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover Card.
3. To earn high school credit, have your high school principal or other authorized school personnel sign the enrollment form verifying that credit is to be granted.
4. The independent learning personnel will send you your course syllabus, books, cover sheets for lessons, and envelopes.
5. You may begin working on the course as soon as you receive the course materials. Before starting on the first lesson, be sure to read through the general instructions and the introduction contained in the syllabus. When mailing or dropping off lessons, please staple a cover sheet to the top of each lesson and be sure to write the lesson number in the appropriate box.
6. If you are taking an online class, click here for additional information about technical system requirements, course access and procedures.
7. Mail, e-mail or bring your completed lessons to the independent learning office. We act as the intermediary between you and your instructor. You may not send lessons directly to your instructor.
8. Examinations must be taken under supervision. Forms are provided in your syllabus to request that your examinations be sent to a proctor. It is your responsibility to locate a proctor, provide us with his or her name and address, and make an appointment to take the examination under that person's supervision. When you plan to take the test, be sure to bring along positive identification containing your photograph and signature. If the final grade is to be sent to your school, include that school's name and address and the principal's name on the front cover of the final examination.
9. If you are taking a course for credit toward high school graduation, the original copy of the final grade report will be sent to the high school principal you have indicated on your final examination cover sheet. If none is indicated, the grade report will be sent to you only.
10. Plan ahead. You have one year from the date of enrollment to complete the course. Do not plan to complete the course in less than the minimum time, which is six weeks from the date the first lesson is received in our office.
11. If you are meeting a graduation deadline, allow at least four weeks prior to that date as the final day to submit your last assignment. Take your final examination no later than three weeks before the date that your grade must be received at your school.