Department Honors Program

Honors in anthropology is achieved by maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5 in the anthropology major and by satisfactorily completing a two-semester research project through intensive consultation with one or more faculty members.

Qualified students wishing to achieve honors in anthropology must first gain consent from the faculty member(s) who will supervise their project. They must then apply to the Department in writing by the end of their junior year, and no later than the end of the course registration period in the first semester of their senior year. Honors students register for three hours of Independent Study (AP 499) each semester of their senior year. (Note: For students graduating in June, the completed project must be submitted to his/her advisor not later than March 15; for students graduating in February, the completed project must be submitted to the advisor not later than October 15.) Three copies of the completed project must be submitted.

The project is evaluated by the faculty advisor(s) and by the Undergraduate Committee. The decision whether to award Honors is based on the project, grades, and other achievements. With an Anthropology GPA of 3.75 or higher, and a superior honors project, the student may be granted Honors with Distinction. 

To apply for the Department Honors Program, please use this form or pick up a copy in person from the Undergraduate Program Office.