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 2024-25
Senior Research Project Release Google Form
Senior Research Project Timeline 2024-25:
1/24/25, noon: Chapter 3 or next installment of work due
2/21/25, noon: Chapter 4 or next installment of work due
3/27/25, noon: Complete Draft of all Senior Research Projects Due
4/30/25, noon: Final Honors Theses Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
5/9/25, noon: Final Course Senior Research Projects Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
Senior Research Project Guide 2025-26
2025-26 Senior Research Project Proposal and Advisor Form
Senior Research Project Timeline 2025-26
03/31/25, noon: Senior Research Project (SRP) detailed Preliminary Proposal due
4/9/25, noon: Due date for College funded Summer Research DRC application for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
4/29/25, noon: Deadline for submitting final revised College funded DRC Summer Research application
4/30/25, noon: Due date for 'other’ Summer Research DRC application for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
5/29/25, noon: Deadline for submitting final revised ’other' Summer Research DRC application.
No summer research DRC applications will be accepted after this date
9/15/25, noon: Revised SRP Proposal Due
9/17/25, noon: Due date for submitting DRC applications for review
CITI completion certificate due with your application
10/6/25, noon: Deadline for submitting revised DRC applications
10/20/25, noon: Preliminary Literature Review (Chapter 1) due
11/14/25, noon: Methodology and Outline of Analysis due
12/5/25, noon: Posters Due
12/8/25, 4:30-6pm: Poster Reception
12/12/25, 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***
1/23/26, noon: Chapter 3 or next installment of work due
2/20/26, noon: Chapter 4 or next installment of work due
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
5/9/26, noon: Final Course Senior Research Projects Due
At this time please also complete your Senior Research Project Release Google Form
