Undergraduate Student Resources

Undergraduate Independent Study Form

Undergraduate students who are interested in independent study must complete this form to describe their project and area of study, and provide a statement of how their progress is to be evaluated.

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Approval for Undergraduate to Take a Graduate Course Form

If you are an undergraduate student who is interested in taking a graduate-level course, you will need to complete the Approval for Undergraduate to Take a Graduate Course Form. This form ensures that you are providing all the necessary information to the Graduate College, as well as providing the contact information for the instructor who is granting you permission to take the course.

Sigma Tau Delta

The English Department invites its students to become a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. Sigma Tau Delta offers a friendly environment for English students to explore the subject in greater depth, arrange literary events, participate in community service, and revel in their enthusiasm for all aspects of English language and literature.

Learn more about the society’s benefits on the . For additional information, please contact Amy Green at greena@unlv.nevada.edu.

  • Must have completed a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English.
  • Must have attained a minimum grade of B or equivalent average in both English and general scholarship.
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college coursework.
  • Undergraduate candidates are not required to major or minor in English.