Honors Thesis

Thesis Guidelines

The Honors College and the Senior Honors Thesis

The Honors College is vested with the responsibility of overseeing undergraduate thesis work throughout the university and ensuring its quality. The total amount of work required for a thesis should be roughly equivalent to six hours of coursework (250-300 clock hours). You will sign up for a total of six credit hours (3399H and 4399H) for your thesis. Generally the hours will count toward your major degree requirements. You will receive a dot (in progress) grade for 3399H, which will be changed to a letter grade when you have finished the thesis. Students who complete a Senior Honors Thesis will graduate with University Honors (for theses outside the major), Honors in Major (for students who complete a thesis but not the curriculum of The Honors College), or both University Honors and Honors in Major (for Honors College students who complete a thesis in their major).  

Thesis students are also strongly encouraged to participate in the thesis studio program, which assists in the researching and writing of the thesis. Also, as you begin to think about writing your thesis, there are many resources available through the University Library to help you along the way. Please visit their online research guides as you begin the thesis process. For more information and to view example prospectuses, see our getting started page.

To find out more about the thesis program, click here (must have PowerPoint to view session). Here is a thesis checklist, and a suggested timeline for managing the project.

Interested in Joining the Honors College?

The Honors College now offers current University of Houston students the opportunity to join Honors. For more information on joining as a mid-career student, review the Honors graduation requirements. You can apply now using the Honors College mid-career application. Why Honors? Here are some benefits to joining Honors.

Choose Your College

Select your college below to find out more about the particular thesis program provisions mandated by your college and to view a timeline of the thesis program.

See our page for other majors if your discipline does not fit the above categories.