Extended Studies, University of Nevada, Reno

High School Independent Learning Courses
Assignments

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Make Copies
We encourage students to make a copy of all assignments being sent to the course instructor. Occasionally mail does get lost and it is easier to mail another copy of a lost assignment rather than having to redo it from scratch. The independent learning office is not responsible for lost mail and no credit will be issued to the student unless all required assignments and examinations are received by our office to be sent to the instructor for assessment and grading.

Minimum Completion Time
The minimum completion time is six weeks from the date that the first assignment is received in our office. The maximum number of lessons we will accept each week depends upon the total number of lessons in the course. In some instances, one lesson per week may be the maximum; other courses may allow two or even three lessons per week. To determine how many lessons will be accepted, divide by six the number of lessons and tests required in the course. Failure to plan ahead and/or to submit lessons regularly cannot be used to waive minimum completion times.

Fax Machine for Incoming Lessons
Students wishing to send their lessons via fax may use our fax number, (775) 784-1280. Please note: We do not return lessons or send out tests via fax. There is a $25 nonrefundable fee per course for faxing lessons, assessed upon enrollment or when your first faxed lesson is received.

Lesson Services
Ordinarily you will have your lesson assignments returned within two weeks. Occasionally delays occur during holidays or when an instructor has a heavy work load at his or her school. If your deadline falls within a holiday period, be sure to allow extra time to compensate for any possible delays. We notify our students whenever any of our instructors will be gone for a time period exceeding two weeks. If you feel your lessons have been delayed for an inordinate amount of time, please call the independent learning office.

Student Workload
The content of a course is equivalent to that of an on-campus high school course that requires attendance for one hour, five days a week for entire semester, as well as submission of homework. While the university's independent learning courses provide an alternative method to study and learn, they are also rigorous and designed to require hard work and consistent study habits to complete.

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