BATES COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM (DECEMBER 2009 GRAD)

The following calendar has been established for Honors Program candidates who will be December graduates.  Hard copies of the Honors Guidelines will be provided to all involved Chairs, Faculty Advisors and Candidates once Nomination Forms have been received.  If you have any questions, please contact Academic Services, 7 Lane Hall (phone: 786-6480; email: academicservices@bates.edu).

Friday, September 18, 2009
HONORS NOMINATION DEADLINE
Deadline for nomination of December 2009 graduates to the Honors Program. Any nomination after this date will be refused unless the Honors Study Committee grants an exception. Recommendation forms, indicating Thesis deadline, must be submitted to Academic Services.

Friday, October 2, 2009
HONORS THESIS ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Deadline for candidates to submit a titled, one-paragraph description (200 words maximum) of the thesis to be included in the Honors Abstract Book. One-paragraph descriptions must be submitted as Microsoft Word in an email attachments to academicservices@bates.edu.

Friday, November 13, 2009
THESIS DEADLINE
Four (4) bound copies of the completed thesis are due in Academic Services by 3:00 P.M.
Please note:  None of these copies go to the advisor. A separate copy must be made if the advisor requires one.

Monday, November 30, 2009 – Friday, December 4, 2009
THESIS DEFENSE PERIOD
Oral examinations for candidates.

Monday, December 11, 2009
THESIS REVISION DUE                                                
Thesis corrections required by examining panels are due in Academic Services by 3 P.M.

Advisors are strongly urged to check with potential Outside Examiners regarding their availability for the pertinent exam period in early September before submitting a Nomination Form.