Qualified students majoring in biology may choose to carry out independent research, under the direction of a faculty member, through the Honors Program. Success in the program will result in an Honors designation on the student’s diploma.
Prospective candidates should apply in writing to the chair of the department for admission to the Honors Program by April 15 of their junior year.
The application should include:
- A list of courses taken and those the student plans to take in the major and related fields
- The name of the student’s prospective faculty adviser
- A brief description of the proposed Honors project