Senior Research Project
Coursework prepares sociology & anthropology majors to conduct their senior research project during their senior year. The senior research project enables students to develop their independent research interests while working directly with a faculty member.
Previous Theses 1968-2022
Previous Senior Research Projects 2023-
Senior Research Project Important Dates
Senior Research Project Guide 2026-27
Senior Research Project Guide 2025-26
Senior Research Project Timeline 2025-26
3/26/26, noon: Complete Draft of all Senior Research Projects Due
4/30/26, noon: Final Honors Theses Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
5/8/26, noon: Final Course Senior Research Projects Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
Senior Research Project Timeline 2026-27
03/30/26, noon: Senior Research Project (SRP) detailed Preliminary Proposal due
4/8/26, noon: Due date for College funded Summer Research DRC application for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
4/28/26, noon: Deadline for submitting final revised College funded DRC Summer Research application
4/29/26, noon: Due date for 'other’ Summer Research DRC application for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
5/28/26, noon: Deadline for submitting final revised ’other' Summer Research DRC application.
No summer research DRC applications will be accepted after this date
9/14/26, noon: Revised SRP Proposal Due
9/16/26, noon: Due date for submitting DRC applications for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
10/5/26, noon: Deadline for submitting revised DRC applications
10/19/26, noon: Preliminary Literature Review (Chapter 1) due
11/13/26, noon: Methodology and Outline of Analysis due
12/4/26, noon: Posters Due
12/7/26, 4:30-6pm: Poster Reception
12/11/26, noon: Chapter 2 along with optional outline of Chapter 3 due; or detailed plan of work for formats other than thesis for the spring semester due.
***Check in with your advisor before Winter Break***
1/22/27, noon: Chapter 3 or next installment of work due
2/19/27, noon: Chapter 4 or next installment of work due
3/25/27, noon: Complete Draft of all Senior Research Projects Due
4/30/27, noon: Final Honors Theses Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
5/7/27, noon: Final Course Senior Research Projects Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
