Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies

Individualized IDS applicants can initiate and design an individualized interdisciplinary program of study with the help of at least two (2) tenured or tenure-accruing faculty sponsors.

Interdisciplinary majors may also graduate with honors recognition. Requirements are the same as for departmental majors, with the additional provision that magna cum laude or summa cum laude recognition must be recommended by two members of the student’s supervisory committee (including the principal supervisor), who will affirm that the student conducted an individual project in IDS 4906 (or equivalent).

If interested in this option, students should first contact Margaret Fields.

Before applying, please review all requirements and information for students.

Application Deadlines

Fall	First Submission: September 15 Second Submission: November 1
Spring	First Submission: February 1 Second Submission: March 15

Note: If the application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, please submit the next open weekday.