University Honors thesis submission
If you plan to graduate with University Honors, you must submit your thesis thorough the Honors College thesis submission form by the first day of final exams in the semester you intend to graduate.
The form asks you to attach some files. It may help to prepare them beforehand:
1. A digital copy of your complete thesis (title page, abstract, and thesis itself) as a single .pdf file.
Your digital copy does not need signatures on the title.
Use the file naming convention FirstName_LastName_Semester_HonorsThesis. For example, Vicky Klima’s Fall 2023 thesis would be named Vicky_Klima_Fall2023_HonorsThesis.pdf.
2. A scanned copy of your title page signed by all signatories except the Honors College Dean.
Electronic or scanned signatures are acceptable.
Use the file naming convention FirstName_LastName_Semester_TitlePage. For example, Vicky Klima’s Fall 2023 thesis title page be named Vicky_Klima_Fall2023_TitlePage.pdf.
Optional inclusion in NC Docks database
If you wish to include your thesis in the NC Docks Digital Archive, your should first discuss the benefits and drawbacks of including their work in this open access database with your faculty mentors. Students who plan to publish their thesis, patent any information contained in their thesis, and/or whose thesis contains creative work (including creative writing, original art/design work or plans) should be especially mindful of various intellectual property issues, and discuss these with their faculty mentors and the Library if necessary.
If you decide that you do wish to include your thesis in NC Docks, you should submit the NC Docks thesis submission form in addition to the Honors College Thesis form mentioned above.
The form asks you to attach some files. It may help to prepare them beforehand:
1. A digital copy of your complete thesis (title page, abstract, and thesis itself) as a single .pdf file.
Your digital copy does not need signatures on the title.
Use the file naming convention FirstName_LastName_Semester_HonorsThesis. For example, Vicky Klima’s Fall 2023 thesis would be named Vicky_Klima_Fall2023_HonorsThesis.pdf.
2. A digital copy (scans are fine) of a completed thesis release form.
Scanned signatures are acceptable.
Students should read the release form closely before signing, and discuss any questions with their faculty mentors.
3. A digital copy of the confirmation email you will receive after completing the library’s thesis metadata form. Please retain a hyperlink to the form in your digital copy.
Optional purchase of bound thesis copies
Follow the instructions found here to purchase bound copies of your thesis.