Below is a sample timeline that outlines the target deadlines for students who will take 2 credit hours of HON 4V87 in both the fall and the spring of their senior year.
| HON 4V87 |
|---|
| Chapter 1: | End of October |
| Chapter 2: | Beginning of December |
| Chapter 3: | Mid-February |
| Chapter 4: | End of March |
Other important timeline information to consider:
| End of March: | Submit thesis defense scheduling form |
| Beginning of April: | One-paragraph thesis abstract due |
| Beginning of April: | Complete draft of thesis project due to faculty director |
| Mid-April: | Present 15-minute overview of thesis project to the HC community |
| Mid-April: | Distribute complete and polished drafts of thesis to defense committee members and HP office |
| End of April: | Last day to defend the thesis before an examining committee |
| Beginning of May: | Submit approved and formatted final copies to the Honors Program Office |