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Frequently asked questions about the Honors Program
How do I become an honors candidate?
To take the first steps toward becoming an
honors candidate, learn
about the policies of your major department/program. Each sets its own
rules and regulations regarding tutorials, research and classes required. We
also encourage you to read the
Jellybean
Papers.
What should I do if I am a double major and want to write one thesis for evaluation by
both departments?
In order to write one thesis for two departments, you must get prior approval from
each department. Each department will not automatically accept the thesis
because you are a double major.
What if my thesis adviser is going on sabbatical?
If your thesis advisor is going on sabbatical, you will either need to make arrangements
to have a different adviser for that term, continue to work with that
adviser if possible, or discuss alternate arrangements with the department.
Who reads the thesis?
The departments/programs are responsible for assigning readers for each
honors candidate. Students are not responsible for locating readers.
General Scholarship candidates’ theses are read by the tutor, a reader
selected by the Honors Committee from nominations made by the tutor, and a
member of the Honors sub-committee on General Scholarship.
How
many copies of the thesis do I need by the April 14, 2008 due date?
Beginning
with the class of 2008, all honors candidates will be required to submit
their thesis in PDF format for binding. Many individual departments may
also require you to submit paper copies of your thesis for your readers,
depending on the department. Please refer to the
Department/Program Reader Copy Requirements for more information. We encourage you to keep a master copy for yourself
or minimally, a copy of the PDF file.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY THESIS ELECTRONICALLY AND SUBMIT MY PDF FILE?
The Electronic Thesis Registration system will be available beginning
Monday, March 31 in your student portfolio. You will be able to access the
system by navigating to your student portfolio and clicking on "Honors
Thesis Registration" under "Wesleyan Career". Please
refer to the following documentation for more information on how to access
and use the system:
GuidetoElectronicallyRegisteringYourThesis.pdf
How do I get hardbound copies of my thesis?
The
PDF
version of your thesis will be submitted to the bindery after thesis
registration. During thesis registration you must indicate the number
of copies you would like to have printed and bound. You may print and bind as many copies as
you like for friends and family but must bind one copy for your department/program
and one copy for Olin library.
Even if you do not receive Honors, the number of copies you ordered during
thesis registration will be printed and bound. Therefore all bound
copies, including any copies originally designated for the
department/program and Olin Library, will become the property of the writer
and will be returned to you.
All bound theses will be available for pick up in the Registrar's Office
Conference Room between noon and 4 pm on the Saturday prior to Commencement.
I
am on a limited budget. How can I afford to bind my thesis?
We encourage you to apply to the Thorndike Fund. The
Thorndike Fund was established to reimburse students for
their binding and printing costs. Everyone is eligible (even ARST and FILM
honors candidates), and the funds are stretched as far as they can go.
Thorndike Fund applications can be obtained from Beth
Labriola and
must be turned in by April 14th, at thesis registration. All copies of your
receipts must be attached or you will be taxed on the funds received.
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