The Foundation: Upper-Division GPA
To be eligible for any honors designation, you must have an Upper-Division GPA of 3.50 or better.
(Computed from all non-S/U courses taken after completing 60 credit hours).
Honors Designations
| Designation | Requirement | Data Science B.S. | Statistics B.S. | Statistics B.A. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cum Laude | GPA Only | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Magna Cum Laude | GPA + Thesis | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Summa Cum Laude | GPA + Thesis | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.75 |
Full Guidelines (PDF)
Thesis Quality
Must represent independent work, be grammatically perfect, and follow the Graduate School style. Mathematical results must be clearly referenced.
Note: You cannot submit the same thesis to multiple departments.
Submission Timeline
Work should begin at least one semester prior to graduation.
| Step | Spring Graduates | Summer Graduates | Fall Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Intent & Abstract (Email Coord.) | By the last day of Drop/Add in your graduating semester. | ||
| 2. Final Draft to Coordinator | March 30th | July 6th | Nov 13th |
| 3. Completed Revisions | April 13th | July 20th | Nov 30th |
| 4. Final Submission to Library | April 24th | Aug 9th | Dec 5th |
💡 Early Career Opportunity
Students starting research early are encouraged to apply for the
CLAS University Scholars Program.
Applications are usually due in February.