Year-by-Year Guide

Year-by-Year Guide for Students

The following is based on a student earning a bachelor’s degree in four years (8 semesters). Students planning a different track (3 years, 4 ½ years, etc.) should consult with the Honors College staff.

By the end of each year, students should have completed the following:

Freshmen:

Honors 101
Honors 102
CAC Hours (Fall and Spring)
Other honors classes each semester
A minimum 3.20 GPA by end of year

Sophomores:

At least 18 honors hours by end of year
Begin researching thesis opportunities in your major
A minimum 3.40 GPA by end of year
CAC Hours (Fall and Spring)
Submit candidacy form by April 1

Juniors:

A minimum 3.50 GPA by end of year
Submit Research Approval Form by December 1 and begin Exploratory Research
CAC Hours (Fall and Spring)
Submit Senior Thesis form by April 1

Seniors:

3.50 cumulative GPA
CAC Hours (Fall and Spring)
Notify SMBHC of Second Reader by September 1
Preliminary Research Product by end of classes in fall semester
Final Draft to thesis advisor before Spring Break
Thesis submitted to readers by April 1
Arrange defense date with thesis committee
Defend Thesis by last day of classes
Submit two final copies of thesis on 100% cotton bond paper, formatted according to thesis guidelines, by the end of Finals Week

Year-by-Year Guide for Students

Recent News

Tags