Work out a plan of action with your thesis committee to meet the due dates that correspond with the semester you intend to complete your undergraduate degree, or an earlier semester if desired. To discuss your honors thesis timeline, connect with a Barrett Honors Advisor.
| Deliverables | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Prospectus Submission¹ | November 1, 2024 | April 4, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | April 3, 2026 |
| Defense and Thesis Approval Form Due | October 10, 2025 | March 6, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | March 5, 2027 |
| Recommended Defense Completed² | November 7, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | April 2, 2027 |
| Director Approval Due³ | November 21, 2025 | April 17, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | April 16, 2027 |
| Final Thesis Submission | November 21, 2025 | April 17, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | April 16, 2027 |
Revisit the Checklist on page 13 of the Student Guidebook for a helpful breakdown of the thesis process.
1. Recommended Prospectus Submission: Unless you are participating in a thesis pathway, Barrett recommends submitting your prospectus by this date. If you need additional time to finalize your submission, please contact your Barrett Honors Advisor to discuss your progress.
2. Recommended Defense Completed: Barrett recommends completing your defense by this date. Your thesis committee must approve your defense date, and it should fit your project’s progress. Defending after this date will leave you less time to make revisions before the final thesis submission.
3. Director Approval Due: Your Thesis Director will receive an approval link by email on the day of your defense.