Timeline & Due Dates for Spring Semester Graduates
The thesis project has a few key milestones that you will be required to meet as you progress throughout completion in Honors. Your Honors Advisor will email you reminders as deadlines approach that relate to your thesis. Pay attention to your email and schedule a quick meeting or ask them a question if you need advice or clarification.
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Jan 2nd- 31st
Individual Senior Meeting with your Honors Advisor!
Students should have completed their senior audit meeting with their Honors Advisor in the fall semester. If you or your Honors Advisor has any concerns about you completing the Honors Program, a January meeting will become mandatory, to make sure you stay on track for graduation. Otherwise, a meeting is not necessary, but always welcomed!
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Jan 15th
First Half of Initial Draft Completed
There is no turn in link for this deadline, but to help create accountability and to support students being on time for the February 1st deadline it is recommended that you have the first half of your initial draft completed by January 15th.
Mar 15th
Final Draft to Advisor and Reader
Submit your final draft to your advisor and reader for feedback and a last opportunity to get content edits before submission.
Apr 7th; 11:59 PM EST
Prize Eligible Editing Submission
To be eligible for a prize, you must submit your thesis for editing by this date.
(Apr 7th - Apr 14th-- make your revisions)
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Apr 15th; 11:59 PM EST
Prize Eligible Turn-in Deadline
To be eligible for a prize, submit your thesis by this date.
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Apr 15th
Non-Prize Eligible Editing Submission
This is the final deadline to submit your thesis to our editors for review.
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Apr 29th
Presentation Day!
Presentation Day takes place throughout the Hall of Languages. Faculty Thesis Advisors, readers, mentors, friends, families and guests are all encouraged to attend.
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May 8, 2026
Renée Crown University Honors Program Convocation
Honors Convocation is a formal celebration of your Honors achievements and will be held in Hendricks Chapel on the Friday of Commencement Weekend at 3pm, followed by a reception for everyone.
Students wear their regalia and Renée Crown University Honors Program pin. Students are also encouraged to invite family and friends to share in this milestone moment. During the ceremony, you will line up with your school/college peers. Your name and thesis title will be read aloud as you cross the stage to shake hands with your program's Dean and receive your Honors medallion, pausing briefly for a photo.
Honors will also announce the Thesis Prize winners in each category during the ceremony.