INDS serves as an incubator for cross-disciplinary academic innovation by providing intensive advising and support, enabling students to craft personalized degrees aligned with their academic and professional goals. To achieve this, INDS faculty and staff partner with students, alumni, community organizations, and campus departments to create individualized educational paths, promote original scholarship, and engage in inventive, inclusive multidisciplinary projects.
What We Do
- The Individualized Study program provides students with an opportunity to claim their education by designing their own unique path towards graduation
- The faculty and staff in the Individualized Study program provide students with personalized academic support, advising and mentorship.
- The faculty of Individualized Study develops and delivers a core curriculum that encourages collaborative learning, diverse perspectives, and a shared foundation in critical inquiry.
- The Individualized Study program establishes cohorts and facilitates connections that allow students to support each other and develop a strong sense of belonging as they explore their individual academic paths together.
- Faculty and staff in the Individualized Study program collaborate with partners both on and off campus and alumni to offer an intentional interdisciplinary experience to students, connecting them with a wealth of resources and real-world opportunities.