Assignments & Resubmissions
Unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus, assignment resubmissions are not allowed. All assignments must be complete before students are able to request the final exam. Once the final exam is requested, no assignment submissions are permitted.
Exams & Retakes
Unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus, exams may be retaken once for a fee of $15. Students must pass a final exam in order to receive course credit. Please note exams and retakes must be completed before course expiration.
Course Duration
You have 120 days to complete this course.
Note: There are no extensions for this course for any reason.
Because a majority of BYU Independent Study courses are asynchronous, the speed with which a student moves through the material is entirely dependent upon the student’s ability to feel as if he or she has mastered the content. Generally, a student needs at least 60 hours of work or more to complete the course.
Withdrawals & Refunds
A student may withdraw from a credit recovery course up until they request the final exam. They may not withdraw from a completed course. No refunds will be granted outside of the first two weeks of enrollment.
A Note About Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking someone else’s work and claiming it as your own. To simply copy and paste ideas, words or stories from the internet is stealing. This will not be tolerated at BYU Independent Study.
Accessibility Notice
BYU is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to participate in BYU's programs and activities. In this spirit, BYU Independent Study aspires to improve web accessibility for users. While not required by law, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Levels A and AA provide a wide range of helpful recommendations to make Web content more accessible. BYU Independent Study strives to apply WCAG 2.0 recommendations where feasible, but may deviate from any recommendations that would result in an undue hardship to BYU Independent Study or alterations to program and course content and objectives. If you have questions about accessibility, or if you need to report problems with any accessibility features please see our Accessibilities and Accommodations page.
University Policy - Title IX Statement
Preventing & Responding to Sexual Misconduct
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Brigham Young University prohibits unlawful sex discrimination against any participant in its education programs or activities. The university also prohibits sexual harassment—including sexual violence—committed by or against students, university employees, and visitors to campus. As outlined in university policy, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are considered forms of "Sexual Misconduct" prohibited by the university.
University policy requires all university employees in a teaching, managerial, or supervisory role to report all incidents of Sexual Misconduct that come to their attention in any way, including but not limited to face-to-face conversations, a written class assignment or paper, class discussion, email, text, or social media post. Incidents of Sexual Misconduct should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at t9coordinator@byu.edu or (801) 422-8692. Reports may also be submitted through the Report Sexual Harrassment, Assault, or Discrimination page at or 1-888-238-1062 (24-hours a day).
BYU offers confidential resources for those affected by Sexual Misconduct, including the university’s Victim Advocate, as well as a number of non-confidential resources and services that may be helpful. Additional information about Title IX, the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, reporting requirements, and resources can be found at the BYU Title IX website or by contacting the university’s Title IX Coordinator.
Copyright Notice
The materials used in connection with this online course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated. Any copying or further dissemination of these materials may be subject to applicable U.S. Copyright Laws. For questions or more information, please visit the BYU Copyright Licensing Office website.
Inappropriate Use of Course Content
All course materials (e.g., outlines, handouts, syllabi, exams, quizzes, media, lecture content, audio and video recordings, etc.) are proprietary. Students are prohibited from posting or selling any such course materials without the express written permission of BYU Independent Study. To do so is a violation of the Brigham Young University Honor Code.
