Honors Carolina Faculty & Staff Handbook
A resource for policies, procedures, dates, and answers to frequently asked questions
Senior Honors Thesis
Faculty Advisors
Many Carolina students cap their undergraduate experience with a Senior Honors Thesis, partnering with a faculty mentor to develop original research or creative work.
Research Grants
Research grants up to $500 are available to help students offset the costs associated with a Senior Honors Thesis. Students apply through their major department's honors director or their project advisor. A Call for Applications is sent to departments early each semester.
Reporting Deadlines
Fall: 2nd Monday in November (NOTE: Fall 2020 deadline has been moved to Dec 9 due to adjusted schedule)
Spring: 2nd Monday in April
(NOTE: Spring 2021 deadline has been moved to Apr 21 due to adjusted schedule)
Spring: 2nd Monday in April
(NOTE: Spring 2021 deadline has been moved to Apr 21 due to adjusted schedule)
Honors Contract
With the professor’s permission, Honors Carolina students may pursue an independent project of their own design within a regular course. The project should complement the course work and must produce a tangible final product — written, performed, or exhibited.
If you are approached about creating an Honors Contract, please talk with the student and determine if you can design a mutually agreeable project.