2026-2027

All deadlines are absolutes. Candidates with late submissions will be disqualified
from the program. Faculty advisors are asked to help students plan and manage the
logistics of completing their theses. Theses should be finished several days or even a
week early to be assured of meeting the deadline.

For Advisors and Candidates (2026 May Graduates)

Date	Event / Form	Advisor	Student Candidate
January 15, 2027	Nomination Form Due	√
January 20, 2027	Honors Orientation	√	√
January 29, 2027	Thesis Abstracts Draft Due		√
February 24, 2027	Exam Panel Registration Form Due	√
February 24, 2027	Outside Examiner Travel/ Accommodation Form	√
April 5, 2027 – 4:00pm	Thesis Submission Deadline (SCARAB)		√
April 12 – April 30, 2027	Thesis Defense Period	√	√
May 5, 2027 5:30pm	Honors Banquet	√	√
May 7, 2027	Faculty & Outside Examiner Expense Form Due	√
May 7, 2027	Thesis Revisions Deadline (SCARAB)		√
May 7, 2027	Thesis Correction & Access and Embargo Forms Due	√	√