Outstanding students may earn Honors in Biology by writing and defending an honors thesis on their own original research. Students work with a faculty mentor to develop a research project, assemble a thesis committee, and write their thesis.
To be eligible for departmental honors, you conduct your own research over at least two semesters and earn at least 6 credits of BIOL-X490 devoted to your original project. If you successfully complete and defend your honors thesis before your thesis committee, you receive Honors in Biology upon graduation.
General information about honors in Biology and assistance in identifying possible biology faculty sponsors are available from the Biology academic advisors, Jordan Hall A115. Questions about exceptions or unusual situations can be directed to the Undergraduate Advising Office at bioadv@indiana.edu.
High achieving students may be recognized for Academic Excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences, or be eligible for admission to the Hutton Honors College.