Honors Thesis

The Honors Thesis presents both an interesting challenge and a great opportunity for undergraduate students. The completion of such a project serves to focus students’ interests, provide perspective on their studies, develop scholarly skills, and encourage creativity and academic independence.  Whether the product of a research, practicum or artistic experience, it provides students with an unusual opportunity to define and investigate a topic and to complete a piece of serious, academic writing.

An Honors Thesis is required of all students graduating with any level of Latin honors. Students should expect this to be a year-long effort, including the time involved in developing the project, completing research, and writing the thesis.

Honors Thesis Requirement Guidelines (PDF)

Thesis requirements by level of honors (PDF)

Honors Thesis Grants

Grants of up to $500 are available to students to defray costs associated with thesis research. Grant applications (PDF) for fall and spring are due on Friday of the second week of the term. Grants are not awarded for summer term.