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.

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