Departmental Honors & Awards
The purpose of departmental honors is to reward students for exceptional achievement within their major. Students are nominated for departmental honors by the head of the department of their academic major. Three levels of departmental honors are awarded:
- Honors
- 3.6 GPA in the Major
- High Honors
- 3.7 GPA in the Major and either Comprehensive Examination OR Honors Thesis
- Highest Honors
- 3.8 GPA in the Major and Comprehensive Examination AND Honors Thesis
Honors Thesis
The thesis is a major research or creative project, usually (but not necessarily) in the field of the student’s major, and advised by a full-time faculty member. The project begins following approval of the thesis proposal, and the completed thesis is due on the Friday after spring break.
Comprehensive Examination
This exam is developed and administered by the department. It includes a written component. It also includes a component that is common to all students, and that tests their understanding of core knowledge in the discipline. The questions require synthesis of ideas and comprehensive reflection about a substantial portion of the student’s coursework in the department.
Departmental Awards
The purpose of departmental awards is to reward students for exceptional achievement within their major. Students are nominated for departmental awards by History, Anthropology & Classics Faculty.
Recognizes a student in the Department of History, Anthropology, & Classics for outstanding work in the ways that culture and place shape our lives.
Recognizes a History, Anthropology, or Classics student that has shown curiosity about thought and consciousness throughout time and space.
Recognizes a History, Anthropology, or Classics student who embodies our founding values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Recognizes a History, Anthropology, or Classics first-year student for academic excellence and potential.
Recognizes students for their outstanding achievements in Anthropology.
Given to students in Anthropology who have demonstrated excellence in original field research.
Honors graduating student(s) in History with the top scholastic records.
Recognizes students for intellectual excellence in the study of history .
For excellence in the study of History.
Awarded to student(s) demonstrating high academic achievement in the study of History.
Awarded to students majoring in History and demonstrating superior performance overall, and particularly in the field of History.
Recognizes an outstanding junior or senior majoring in the field of U.S. History.
Recognizes one student in Anthropology and one student in Classics who demonstrate leadership abilities and appreciation for basic American values as evidenced by a record of achievement in service to the community and to the University.
Recognizes a student who demonstrates intellectual excellence in Classics.