Student Resources

Graduating with Distinction & Thesis Projects

Graduation with distinction recognizes those undergraduate students who have truly distinguished themselves academically. All graduating students are considered for Distinction and High Distinction based on GPA and academic record.

In addition, students may submit a thesis project to be considered for Distinction, High Distinction, or Highest Distinction. Recommendations are made by the College Academic Distinctions and Awards Committee.

Download the Guidelines & Thesis Form (PDF)
Graduation with Distinction Thesis Timeline
Expected GraduationThesis Contract DueThesis and Reviews Due
December 2024 December 1, 2023 September 13, 2024
May 2025 April 12, 2024 January 24, 2025
August 2025 September 6, 2024 June 6, 2025
December 2025 December 6, 2024 September 12, 2025
May 2026 April 11, 2024 January 23, 2026
August 2026 September 5, 2025 June 6, 2026
December 2026 December 5, 2025 September 11, 2026