Each department has the option to alter the requirements for Honors in the Major, as long as the stated minimums remain in effect.

Below, you will find the things you need to know about how Honors in the Major works in your department.

• The nature of the Mathematics Honors in the Major project is up to the discretion of the Thesis Director. The usual undergraduate major curriculum does not have a research component.
• The course you register for, for Honors Thesis credit, is MAT4934r, Honors Work.
• Students may take anywhere from six to nine credit hours of Honors Thesis, over two to three semesters.
• Three of these thesis hours are applicable toward major requirements.
• Grading of works in progress is up to the discretion of the Thesis Director.
• Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in Math courses at the 2000 level and above in order to graduate With Honors in Mathematics.
• Students are encouraged to make plans for Honors in the Major work in Mathematics as early as possible. Students should meet with Professor Warren Nichols to discuss the program at their earliest convenience.