Senior Honors Research Projects

Every honors student’s experience culminates with a senior research/thesis project mentored by a faculty member in the student’s major. This project begins during the spring semester of the junior year, giving students 18 to 20 months to formulate and thoroughly investigate their research question or identify and develop their thesis. This project often leads to a powerful transition to graduate school or to a profession.

The hard work of our Senior Honors Scholars is showcased in our two day University Scholarship Festival called the SPARC Festival. SPARC stands for Scholarship, Performance, Art, Research and Creativity. This festival features and celebrates scholarship in all disciplines. Our Honors students give 30 minute oral presentations on their Honors projects. This spring the SPARC Festival will take place on April 17-19, 2012.

Class of 2013 schedule for applying to do a senior honors project