Thesis Guidelines
The Honors College and the Senior Honors Thesis
The Honors College is vested with the responsibility of overseeing undergraduate thesis work throughout the university and ensuring its quality. The total amount of work required for a thesis should be roughly equivalent to six hours of coursework (250-300 clock hours). You will sign up for a total of six credit hours (3399H and 4399H) for your thesis. Generally the hours will count toward your major degree requirements. You will receive a dot (in progress) grade for 3399H, which will be changed to a letter grade when you have finished the thesis. Students who complete a Senior Honors Thesis will graduate with University Honors (for theses outside the major), Honors in Major (for students who complete a thesis but not the curriculum of The Honors College), or both University Honors and Honors in Major (for Honors College students who complete a thesis in their major).
Choose Your College
Select your college below to find out more about the particular thesis program provisions mandated by your college and to view a timeline of the thesis program.
| Architecture | Business |
| Engineering | Hotel and Restaurant Management |
| Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Technology | Other |
View Presentation on Senior Honors Thesis Program
To find out more about the thesis program, click here (must have PowerPoint to view session). Here are some tips for completing a successful thesis, and a suggested timeline for managing the project.
Faculty Guidelines for Thesis Program
If you are a faculty member currently advising a student in the Senior Honors Thesis program, or you would like to find out more about the faculty member's role in the thesis program, click here for the faculty thesis guidelines.