How It Works - High School
Independent Study offers you an alternative for earning high school credit and meeting graduation requirements. When you enroll in Independent Study courses, you work with Oregon-certified teachers via the Internet or the mail to complete coursework within two to 12 months per semester course, with a six month extension available (effective July 1, 2008, the six-month extension is no longer available). You can start an online course any day of the year.
Click on the linked steps below for detailed information.
- Choose a course
High school and dual credit lower-division university courses are available. - Get Your Web-based
course guide
- Get the credit approved by your school
- Register
- Complete the assignments by the course deadline
Study anytime, anywhere. There are no classes to attend; you complete the coursework on your own time outside of school. You set the schedule for turning in assignments and for taking exams.You can complete a course in as little as eight weeks or as long as 12 months. You must complete all assignments and exams before the 12 month deadline. Effective July 1, 2008, the 6-month extension will no longer be available, and all courses will need to be completed within 12 months.
- Take your course exams.
Click on the link to read what is involved.
- Receive your course grade
Independent Study will mail your grade directly to the school you indicate on your registration form. You will receive a copy. Allow three weeks from the date of your final exam for your school to receive your course grade. If you do not allow us three weeks, we may not be able to process your grade in time for you to graduate with your class.
What if I change my mind?
You can transfer to another course or withdraw.