Independent Study courses are non-term based correspondence courses. Please read "How it Works" (click on the link on the left navigation bar) to see how Independent Study courses are different from regular term-based courses.

Anyone may register for Independent Study courses. There are no admission or entrance requirements. You need only a desire to learn. Registration in specific courses may require prerequisite courses or experience. See course descriptions for specific requirements.

You may register for courses at any time.

STEP 1: Print out and fill in the registration form. If you don't already have the free Acrobat reader, click below to download it.

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STEP 2: Include your payment

We accept Visa or MasterCard, purchase orders, personal checks or money orders (payable to "Independent Study")
Payment is required with your completed registration form.
Registrations submitted without payment will be returned.
There is a $15 fee for checks returned for insufficient funds.

STEP 3: Select 1 of the 3 ways to submit your registration and payment for Independent Study courses. 

1. In Person: Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., year-round except for college posted holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), and Christmas Day).

Extended Studies Building
Portland State University campus
1633 SW Park Avenue
Portland, Oregon
(between Market and Mill Streets across the park blocks from Lincoln Hall)

2. Ground mail: This option is available for all forms of payment: check, money order, purchase order, or bankcard.

Office of Independent Study
PO Box 1491
Portland, OR 97207-1491

3. Fax: This option is available if you are charging tuition and fees to a Visa or MasterCard. Our fax number is: (503) 725-4880.

STEP 4: Order your textbooks and other course materials: Please note that most courses also require purchase of textbooks and/or other course materials.  For more information: Ordering textbooks