Students may also choose to enroll in an open-enrollment program of Independent Study (at the student's convenience) or follow a plan of regularly scheduled terms.  Students choosing the Independent Study option study independently, with ongoing faculty interaction, and a “rolling” admission schedule.  Students may enter and complete a course at any time.  The Independent Study option allows students to complete coursework on a schedule other than the Scheduled Terms in which Yorktown University's academic year is organized.

Degree Candidates electing to engage in Independent Study are expected complete all procedures required of degree candidates, pay tuition and fees for two courses in advance by credit card or check, and, at minimum, complete two 3-credit courses annually.

Students electing to engage in Independent Study who earn fewer than 6 credits annually are considered Non-Degree Candidates.