Research and the Honors Thesis
All Schreyer Scholars are required to complete an undergraduate honors thesis. This work represents the culmination of a student's honors experience. Through the thesis, the student demonstrates a command of relevant scholastic work and a personal contribution to that scholarship.
The thesis project can take many forms - from laboratory experiments all the way to artistic creations. The thesis document captures the relevant background, methods and techniques, as well as describing the details of the completion of the individual project.
Two Penn State faculty members judge the merits of this Scholar's honors thesis, the student's self-selected thesis supervisor and the department-selected honors adviser in the student's area of honors.
The SHC Thesis Project Guide
This guide presents some details for the step-by-step process students usually go through while doing thesis projects and writing an honors thesis.
The SHC Electronic Thesis Submission Guide
This guide will assist you in fulfilling the final requirement to graduate with honors – the submission of your thesis document.
Links to Thesis Forms Online
Log into the SHC forms system to view or complete the thesis-related required report, the Thesis Proposal Report. The Thesis Proposal Report must be submitted one year before your intended graduation date.
See Career Services, Resources for Undergraduate Research for:
- undergraduate research opportunities
- financial support for students conducting research
- research exhibition and publication
