Changes to a class schedule after the initial drop/add period, including adding/dropping 4th quarter classes, require students to navigate to their "Class Schedule" in WesPortal and follow directions on how to correct their schedule. All requests will need to go through the workflow for consideration. Students will receive an email when the request is either fully approved and processed, or denied at any stage of the process. FACULTY can review pending requests by clicking on the link they receive via email or simply clicking this link.
SCHEDULE
Fall Semester:
- Make arrangements to begin a thesis/essay in your major department, and add tutorial DEPT409 (403 for essay writers) by September 17, 2021 through the Drop/Add system. If your department does not require a fall tutorial, inform the chair or appropriate faculty member of your intention in writing, and give a copy to the department administrative assistant as well. Visit Olin Library: carrels, borrowing privileges, and "secrets" revealed
- Begin or continue research on the topic
- You will receive confirmation from the Registrar's Office that you are a candidate for honors in early October. If you are not sure whether you are a candidate, check with Susan Krajewski in the Registrar's Office to make sure your name in on the Candidate list.
- Construct, with the tutor, a timetable for writing and revising the work.
- Stick carefully to the schedule as the semester progresses.
Spring Semester:
- December completions must register their thesis early on January 20, 2022.
- Add tutorial DEPT410/Work in Progress through the Drop/Add system by February 2, 2022.
- Complete writing or production
- Departments select readers and notify Susan Krajewski
- Prepare final copy for tutor's review
- Schedule printing date with outside vendor (if needed) to make reader photocopies
- Register an electronic PDF version of your thesis/essay through your portfolio (detailed instructions on uploading PDF files will be sent to you during the spring semester) by 4 pm on Thursday, April 14, 2022. You will need to indicate the total number of copies you will have printed and bound at that time; computer problems are not an acceptable excuse - create your PDF copy early!
- The Honors Committee requires each honors candidate to submit an abstract along with their thesis as part of registration. Students may incorporate an abstract into the PDF of their thesis but they should also save the abstract as a separate file. The registration screens require you to enter the abstract language separately so by creating the separate file, you can simply copy and paste the abstract language into the registration screens.
- After electronically registering your thesis/essay, immediately deliver any required reader copies to your department/program. Please note that reader copies will not be bound and will be returned directly to you by your department/program.
- Honors decisions announced by departments by April 28, 2022.
OLIN LIBRARY
Library carrels: The thesis carrel application will be available to students in the Library bucket in WesPortal beginning September 6, 2021. If you wish to be assigned to a thesis carrel, you must apply by 4pm on September 17, 2021. Carrel assignments and partner assignments for shared carrels will be posted on October 12, 2021.
Library 'Secrets' Revealed: One hour workshops disclose information that will save you time and energy as you research your topic. It is recommended that Honors candidates take the time to attend a workshop, which will be offered in late September/early October. Announcements of dates and times will be made in the Argus or see a reference librarian.
Borrowing privileges: See the circulation desk to find out about special borrowing privileges extended to Honors candidates.