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Research thesis and research distinction.
An undergraduate thesis is an official, academically-integrated undergraduate research project with a formal written outcome. Completing a thesis is permanently recognized on a student's diploma as graduation with "Research Distinction" or with "Honors Research Distinction."
The requirements for graduating with research distinction vary by college, but generally include submitting an application to complete a thesis at least a semester prior to graduation, enrolling in thesis course credit hours, submitting a written thesis manuscript and completing an oral examination or defense to a faculty panel. Students should discuss their interest in completing a research distinction project with their research advisor and academic advisor as early as possible.
Theses are permanently stored in the University Library's Knowledge Bank ; so, they are also considered to be a published material.
Research Thesis and Distinction by College/Program
Please contact your academic advisor if you are interested in completing a research thesis or distinction program.
- Graduation and Research Distinction Guidelines
- Research Distinction (Honors and Non-Honors)
Students should contact their academic advisor for information on graduating with Research Distinction or Honors Research Distinction.
- Undergraduate Research & Distinction
- Undergraduate Research Advising Packet
- Honors and Research Distinction (including Non-Honors)
- Guidelines for Research Distinction
- Research Distinction
- Honors Distinction and Thesis
- Undergraduate Research, Independent Study, and Honors Program
- Research Pathways
- Research Distinction Guidelines
- Honors Research and Thesis Requirements
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