Degrees may be granted as of the date of the closing of any regular semester or the final summer session. Commencement is held only in May. Graduation with Distinction D uring the senior year, a student who has demonstrated exceptional scholarship and capacity for serious and creative study or research may elect to study for departmental honors. Student submits a proposal under the guidance of a major professor. This should be done no later than November 17. Provost certifies the candidate's successful compliance with the minimum criteria.
Provost obtains approval of department chair.
Provost appoints supervisory committee with a chair designated. Chair convenes committee and a decision is made regarding the acceptability of the proposal. Committee meets with candidate to discuss the proposal and expectations. Candidate and Provost are notified. With chair's permission, candidate submits completed study to full committee prior to April 13.