Introduction
The Individually Planned Major (IPM) is designed to help the limited number of students who cannot meet their career goals through existing academic programs but whose goals may be met through a combination of existing offerings. Students desiring Individually Planned Majors work with faculty advisors from each of the areas represented in their programs in order to assure that career goals are met.

View a description (PDF) of the Individually Planned Major along with the requirements.

Print out and fill in the IPM Petition forms: Part 1 and Part 2 (Word documents).

Why Develop an IPM?
A student who has very clear career goals that do not match the program offerings at UWSP might choose to design an Individually Planned Major.

Special Requirements

• A 2.75 grade point is required for entry into the program.
• A 3.00 grade point in the major is required for graduation.
• A plan for the major must be approved by a committee of five faculty before completing 75 credits or a waiver must be approved by the IPM coordinator.
• The major must contain a minimum of 36 credits with at least nine credits from two academic areas.

Employment Opportunities
The student must provide evidence to the committee that their educational goals cannot be adequately served by an existing major, and that the IPM will enhance their employment opportunities and/or entrance into graduate school.