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 | Spring 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Prospectus Submission¹ | April 7, 2023 | November 3, 2023 | April 5, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| Defense and Thesis Approval Form Due | March 1, 2024 | October 11, 2024 | March 7, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
| Recommended Defense Completed² | March 29, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | April 4, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| Director Approval Due³ | April 12, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | April 18, 2025 | November 21, 2025 |
| Final Thesis Submission | April 12, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | April 18, 2025 | November 21, 2025 |
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 that you submit your prospectus by this date. If additional time is needed to finalize your submission, connect with a Barrett Honors Advisor to discuss your progress.
2. Recommended Defense Completed: Barrett recommends that you defend by this date. Your defense date is subject to your thesis committee’s approval. If you defend after this date, you will have less time to make any revisions by the final thesis submission date.
3. Director Approval Due: Your Thesis Director will be emailed an approval link on the date of your defense.