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For a complete step-by-step guide to the thesis defense and graduation process in a printable format, click here.
Required Forms
These forms were recently updated--please use the current form when submitting your graduation materials!These forms should be included when you submit your materials for graduation to the Honors Advisement Center. All required signatures must be on them or they will not be accepted. All forms are in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format and can be found under the "Downloadable Forms & Info" link on the left.
Deadlines
These dates are final deadlines. Plan to have your thesis proposals approved before the deadline, preferably more than two semesters before defending the thesis. Thus, those graduating in April should have their thesis proposal approved no later than the previous April. All materials should be turned in to the Honors Advisement Center, 102A MSRB--they will not be accepted if they do not have the proper submission forms and signatures, so please make sure they are complete.
| For graduation in: | April | June* | August | December |
| Thesis proposal approved by | May 15 | July 15 | September 15 | January 15 |
| First draft of thesis submitted to advisor and referee by | November 15 | April 15 | March 15 | July 15 |
| Portfolio submitted to Honors Program by | January 10 | May 1 | May 1 | October 1 |
| Final draft of thesis submitted to Honors Program by | February 1 | May 1 | June 1 | October 1 |
| Thesis defense scheduled by | February 10 | May 10 | June 10 | October 10 |
| Thesis defense completed by | March 1 | June 1 | July 1 | November 1 |
| Four final copies of thesis on bond paper submitted to Honors Program for binding by | March 8 | June 8 | July 8 | November 8 |
*June graduation is only allowed in special circumstances--check with your college advisement center for more information.
Ceremonies
A special Honors luncheon is held for graduates and their guests. This is a ticketed event, so attendance is by RSVP only--contact the Honors Advisement for more details.
University Honors graduates are awarded their University Honors medallion to wear with their graduation robes along with their University Honors certificate. Those who are walking early will also be recognized, but they will not receive their medallion and certificate or be listed in the commencement programs until they have completed all of their university and honors graduation requirements.