Students in the Senior Seminar & Research Workshop, as well as seniors writing theses (both critical and creative) according to the pre-2019 major, are eligible to apply for University Distinction in Research and Creative Works. If awarded, Distinction 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 will be considered for Distinction.