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Directed Essay Options

Note: The Directed Essay option as it currently exists is being phased out by the college. The May 12-July 8 registration cycle (that leads to an October 2008 graduation date) will be the last and final registration cycle for the Directed Essay. Thus, July 8 will be the final date to register for the Directed Essay option as it currently exists. Information regarding the new Integrative Master's Project options that will replace the Directed Essay will be available shortly. Registration for these new IMP options will be available starting with Fall 2008 registration.

Students who opt to do the Directed Essay may graduate in May, July, October or December, and must adhere to the following calendar:

Anticipated Graduation date	Start Directed Essay	Essays due	Read by faculty	6-credit equivalent applies to	Graduation Application due
May 2008	November 30 - January 31	60 days later	February 5 - April 20	Spring term	January 31
July 2008*	November 30 - January 31*	60 days later*	April 15 - June 8	Spring term	January 31
October 2008 (S1)	May 12 - June 5	60 days later	September 1 - October 20	Summer 1 term	July 8
October 2008 (S2)	June 9 - July 8	60 days later	September 1 - October 20	Summer 2 term	July 8

*Students hoping to graduate in July must register for the essay by the January 31 deadline, but they do not have to start the essay at the time of registration. Students planning to graduate in July may choose to delay the start of their 60 days until sometime between February 1 and March 14.

Steps toward registering for the Directed Essay:

• Pick up the Commence Form for Directed Essays in person from the Registrar's Office.
• Have the form signed by your advisor or program director.
• Bring the form to the College Business Office and pay the $300 commence fee for the Directed Essay.
• Finally, return the form to the Registrar's Office.
  At this time, you will officially commence the essay and receive the questions and official due date.
• You are encouraged to submit the Graduation Application when you sign up for the Essay.

Learn more about the Integrative Master's Project here.

Download the Guide to the Integrative Master's Project for full details.