Once a student completes Thesis Prospectus, he or she may then embark on the culmination of his or her work in the Honors Program - the Honors Thesis.

The Honors Thesis is a research project completed by an Honors Student under the guidance of a Thesis Adviser - a faculty member of the student's choice, and whose area of expertise relates directly to the subject matter of the Thesis. Upon its completion and approval, a student's Honors Thesis is bound and published.

Q: When may I begin working on my Thesis?
A: Students may begin working on their Thesis only after they have completed Thesis Prospectus. However, students may begin Thesis Prospectus no later than two full terms before their anticipated date of graduation. As such, work on Thesis Prospectus usually begins in the second semester of a student's junior year. Work on their Thesis typically takes place in the first semester of their senior year, and, if needed, may continue through the second semester of their senior year.

Q: Can I take Prospectus in the summer of my Junior Year?
A: While students are encouraged to begin informal research in the summer of their junior year, Thesis Prospectus may not be taken during the summer, due to the abbreviated time period and the decreaded accessibility of faculty advisers.

HONORS THESIS AND PROSPECTUS PACKET

Below, you will find a link for the Honors Prospectus and Thesis Packet, to be used by thesis writers and their panels. This handbook, includes specific guidelines, timelines, and forms necessary for the student to complete the thesis and for faculty to assess its quality.

Honors Prospectus and Thesis Packet

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APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION FROM HONORS PROGRAM

The application below must be submitted to the ASU Registrar as well as to the Director of the Honors Program by midterm of the term preceding your final semester of coursework. Remember to keep a copy for your personal records.

Application for Honors Program Graduation