Generally, students do their work in departmental honors in their last two semesters. However, a student may begin in the junior year. In fact, students should be encouraged to begin their Honors work as soon as possible. Two semesters is not enough time for some projects. The specific project and its content and methods are the choice of the faculty supervisor and student.
Research projects are appropriate in all disciplines.
Other types of scholarly activity, such as artistic performances or exhibitions, creative writing, or applications of research, may satisfy the requirements of the project in some disciplines. In all cases, an oral exam and a written record such as a research paper or project description, are required. Academic departments of schools may require a higher grade point average for eligibility for Departmental Honors in their discipline. Students determined ineligible to enroll may appeal the decision to the Honors Advisory Council through the director of the Honors Scholars Program. Enrolling in the Departmental Honors Program 1.