The honors thesis is an original piece of work developed by a student under the guidance of a thesis committee. It is an opportunity for students to work closely with faculty on important research questions and creative ideas. The honors thesis can have either a research or creative focus, and enables students to design, execute and present an intellectually rigorous project in their chosen field of study.
The first step in the honors thesis process is the completion of a thesis preparation workshop.
These workshops are places for you to brainstorm topics, learn about the honors thesis process, gain feedback on your ideas, ask questions, and create a to-do list for your honors thesis. Completion of a thesis preparation workshop is required before enrolling in thesis credits, and we encourage you to participate in a workshop by the first semester of your junior year.
There are two options for completing a thesis preparation workshop.
Or, sign up to attend a live workshop offered in the fall or spring semester:
Thurs Sept 5th 12pm–1pm
Barrett Suite, Lantana Hall 121 (Polytechnic campus)
No RSVP required
Mon Sept 9th 4pm–5pm
Barrett Suite, Athena Conference Room (West Valley campus)
RSVP
Wed Sept 11th 4:30pm–6pm
Barrett Student Center, Vista Del Sol (Tempe campus)
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Wed Sept 18th 11am–12pm
Barrett Suite, Athena Conference Room (West Valley campus)
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Tues Sept 24th 3:30pm–5pm
Edson College focus
Virtual (Zoom)
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Thurs Sept 26th 9:30am–10:30am
Barrett Suite, Athena Conference Room (West Valley campus)
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Thurs Sept 26th 4:30pm–6pm
Virtual (Zoom)
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Mon Sept 30th 10am–11am
Barrett Suite, Athena Conference Room (West Valley campus)
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Wed Oct 2nd 4:30pm–6pm
College of Health Solutions focus
Virtual (Zoom)
RSVP
Wed Oct 2nd 5pm–6pm
Virtual (Zoom)
No RSVP Required
Tues Oct 8th 5pm–6:30pm
Barrett Student Center, Vista Del Sol (Tempe campus)
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Fri Oct 25th 4:30pm–6pm
Virtual (Zoom)
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Tues Nov 12th 5:00pm–6:30pm
Barrett Student Center, Vista Del Sol (Tempe campus)
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Thurs Nov 14th 4pm–5pm
Virtual (Zoom)
No RSVP Required
Fri Nov 22nd 4:30pm–6pm
Virtual (Zoom)
RSVP
Thurs Feb 20th 3:30pm–5pm
Cronkite School focus
Virtual (Zoom)
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Tues Feb 26th 12pm–1:30pm
Watts College focus
Virtual (Zoom)
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