Alternate Study Proposal

Posted on September 27, 2021

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Ac Affairs - Alternate Study Proposal 2024-25 and later

Submit your alternate study proposal below. The Alternate Studies Committee will reject any proposal if a student receives an end-of-term grade below 80% or is not in good standing in the community.

Please review the guidelines and eligibility requirements for alternate studies before completing this form.

Please check the DA Calendar for the Alternate Study due date in February.

Seniors may engage in a maximum of one (1) directed or alternate study.

**Please note that students should speak to their advisor and college advisor about their proposal BEFORE submitting this form**

Name*
Email*
Faculty Project Sponsor*
Non-Faculty Project Sponsor (if necessary)
Advisor*
Faculty Resident*
Your Project
Upload a description of your project below. Include in this description the following information:

1. The objectives of the project - what you hope to learn and why it is important to you personally and educationally.

2. A timeline with a detailed description of the various stages of the project that allow you to meet your objectives.

3. The names of your faculty sponsors and non-faculty supervisors with whom you plan to work and a description of the teaching arrangements you have made with them (frequency of meetings, shared materials, transportation arrangements, etc.).

4. How you wish to be evaluated (Note that each student is required to produce a typed report at both the middle and end of the spring term, and to give a 45-minute presentation during the last week of school.)
What is your project title?
Upload your project proposal*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 39 MB.
File types allowed: doc, docx, pdf
On-campus or off-campus?*
"Off-campus" means that you do not attend any classes at Deerfield, nor are you a resident on campus. Off-campus projects are projects that CANNOT be accomplished on campus, and that are substantive enough to account for 5 courses for an entire term.
How many total hours during the term will you devote to your project? (Include evenings and weekends)*
How many academic periods would you like to have available for your project?*
Please list the courses currently on your schedule to take in the Spring Term:*
Please list the courses on your schedule for the Spring Term that you plan to DROP if your alternate study is APPROVED:*
Total number of courses you plan to take if your alternate study is approved (counting your alternate study)*
What are your spring term athletics obligations/preferences?*
Please list any technology requirements (hardware, software, and support) you will need for your project.
List other students in your proposal group.
It is important that you secure an on-site project supervisor who is willing to devote the time and energy needed to guide you through your project. We also must have accurate contact information so that we can forward mail and reach you in case we need to.
Project Supervisor*
Project Supervisor's Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Project Supervisor's Phone*
Your Off-Campus Residence*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Your Off-Campus Phone*
Did you receive any help with writing and/or preparing your proposal?*
- Yes, I had some help
- No, the work is fully my own, and I received no help in preparing it
Just as you do in your academic work, if anyone assists you with your proposal, you must cite their assistance.
Please cite the individual(s) that helped you and what they helped you with:*
Just as you do in your academic work, if anyone assists you with your proposal, you must cite their assistance.
College Advisor*
Have you spoken to your college advisor about your proposal yet?*
- Yes
- No
Please note that students should speak to their college advisors about their proposal BEFORE submitting this form. Your college advisor will receive a copy of your submission.
Signature*

By entering your name in the box above you certify that you have read and discussed your project with your faculty and non-faculty supervisor, and have obtained permission from your advisor and college advisor to pursue an alternate study.

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Alternate Study Proposal

Ac Affairs - Alternate Study Proposal 2024-25 and later

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