Students writing theses (both critical and creative) are eligible to apply for University Distinction in Research and Creative Works, which if awarded, will be noted on the student's transcript upon graduation and on commencement materials in May. All applications for Distinction will be judged by a departmental committee. Work deemed to be "above and beyond" expectation for the senior thesis or creative thesis will be considered for Distinction.
To apply for Distinction, students must have a GPA in English of 3.8 and an overall GPA of 3.30.
Applications for Distinction will be due in the English department office on or before the last day of classes in the spring semester by 5:00 pm. Please note that your project does not have to be completed nor in its final format to apply for Distinction. All final thesis materials will be due in the English department on the last day of final examinations.
Applications must include a 1 page letter of support from your sponsoring faculty advisor. Applications are available in the English Department office, Herring Hall 225.
