After successfully participating in the ENG-622 residency and completing ENG-624, students wishing to extend their independent study over two semesters begin ENG-625: Extended Intermediate Independent Writing and Reading, the second part of the intermediate independent study. The student, who typically studies with the same mentor for ENG-624 and ENG-625, continues with the Independent Study Plan, which includes extensive assignments of original creative writing, an individualized reading list, and short critical writing assignments.

During ENG-625, students submit packets to their mentors, at scheduled intervals, containing a specified amount of material that includes new and revised work, and critical writing assignments. The mentor replies to each student packet on an individual basis, providing critique and instruction to the student in a written or recorded response. Students submit other assignments throughout the course, including evaluations and an updated student curriculum vitae, which includes a bibliography of books and/or scripts read. If ENG625 is taken by a MAW student, the coursework culminates with a chapbook-length manuscript of original creative writing with a critical introduction.

Prerequisite courses: ENG-624 or equivalent and permission of Chair or Associate Programs Director