An Honors Thesis/Capstone experience is a challenging, original project completed in the Spring of a student’s Junior year, or in their Senior year. Each student, with the supervision of a professor in their home discipline, designs an ambitious project that is suitable for their discipline. While many students complete a classic Senior thesis, in some instances the capstone project could be a creative arts project (e.g. a short film, a novel, a painting exhibition), a service-learning project, or an internship. In every case, the student must prepare a proposal that must be approved by a professor in their home department and by the Honors College Dean.
Eligibility
To qualify for submitting an Honors Thesis/Capstone, the student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be of Junior or Senior rank. The Honors Thesis, a 3-credit one-semester course, is generally seen as the final stage of the “University Honors” track. The capstone is required to receive “University Honors” certification and graduation recognition.
| Steps to Completing an Honors Thesis/Capstone | Information for Advisors |
Thesis/Capstone Format
Click below for guidelines on the Thesis/Capstone format.
Additional Materials
| 3 things you should know | Sample Proposal and Vita | Sample Abstract and Table of Contents | Faculty Information Sheet |
