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Find Resources for Current ICers

When reviewing the following resources, students may find it beneficial to consult the Registrar's Academic Calendar for important related deadlines and registration dates.

Course Registration

Your IC course plan cannot change unless you formally request changes. Speak with your IC advisor first, then Peggy Chang, to determine if your requested change(s) is feasible/allowable. Then, fill out the IC Course Plan Change form listed below by the Friday before the end of Shopping Period. Dean Chang will review your request in the form and notify you and your advisor before the end of Shopping Period.

Senior Thesis/Capstone Requirements

All Independent Concentrators must complete a final project in their senior year that ties together the central themes, questions, and methods of the concentration. Many students choose to complete a 1-semester capstone project; some capstones can take place for two semesters. Those who meet the eligibility requirements for honors may consider completing a 2-semester Honors Thesis instead. See below for information about both options. 

All ICers present their capstone or thesis projects in their last semester before graduation, either in December or in the spring at the Theories in Action symposium.

  1. IC Honors and Capstone Overview (updated Spring 2023)
  2. IC Honors Guidelines with sample Title Page and "Senior Thesis Proposal Form" at the end of the document (updated Fall 2024)
  3. For Thesis Advisors only: IC Honors-Advisor Report [make a copy of the Google doc] (updated Spring 2023)
  4. IC Capstone Proposal Form [Google form]

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Presenting Your Work

Deadlines Overview

 May GraduatesDecember Completers
Friday before end of Shopping Period, Sept. 13Requested Course Plan Changes due via the IC Course Plan Change Form
Third Friday of September/fall semester, Sept. 20Capstone description or Honors Thesis Proposal due to Peggy Chang 
November 15 First full draft of Thesis due to committee
December 15First chapter of Thesis due to committee and Peggy ChangFinal version of Thesis due to committee and Peggy Chang
Friday before end of Shopping Period, Feb. 7Requested Course Plan Changes due via the IC Course Plan Change Form
February 14 Capstone description or Honors Thesis Proposal due to Peggy Chang
March 15First full draft of Thesis due to committee 
April 15Final version of Thesis due to committee and Peggy Chang 
April 30IC Thesis Committee IC Honors-Advisor Report due to Peggy Chang
May 2IC DUS Recommendation for Honors due to the Registrar (no exceptions)
End of April - early MaySeniors present their capstone/thesis during the Theories in Action symposium
May 15 First chapter of Thesis due to committee and Peggy Chang