THE SENIOR THESIS / HONORS THESIS

An Honors Thesis is required for students graduating with Honors in the Major; a Senior Thesis is strongly recommended for any student considering graduate school in literature, comparative literature, or a related discipline. Normally, the student will decide on a faculty advisor by the end of his/her junior year and, in consultation with that advisor, on an area of concentration for a thesis. Although arrangements involving the summer semester may be possible, the thesis is generally begun in the fall semester and completed in the spring, for a maximum of six credits.

Students who write theses are eligible to compete for a number of prizes offered by the university, such as the University Bookstore Award. Please check with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or your individual advisor regarding the details and deadlines.