Directed Research/Directed Study

Directed Research or Directed Study means that you earn credit by working in a lab or field setting under a faculty member’s guidance.

Before Your Register for Directed Research/Study:

1. Talk to your advisor and instructor regarding how directed research/study works in your college/major.
   • CLA 
   • CBS
   • CEHD
   • CSOM
   • CDes
   • CFANS
   • CSE
   • CCAPS
2. Talk to your instructor about the details of your directed research/study projects will be structured. 
3. Fill out the Directed Activity Contract. To fill out the contract, you will need:
   • Instructor’s UMN Internet ID (the first part of their email)
   • Year and term of the project
   • Course subject, number, and possibly the section number
   • Number of credits
   • Grading basis
   • The title and description of your project
   • A description of methods, resources, and strategies you may use

For more information on the University policy, visit Directed Study, Directed Readings, and Directed Research Courses.