Senior Honors Thesis Submission Guidelines

Completing a Senior Honors Thesis is a remarkable achievement. By undertaking this project, you have contributed to the vibrant research enterprise of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and we celebrate the dedication, creativity, and scholarship that your work represents.

The L&S Honors Program welcomes submissions from all students completing a Senior Honors Thesis. Your thesis will become part of our digital archives, preserving your contribution to the intellectual community of UW–Madison.

How to Submit

  • All submissions will now be collected through our Google Form.
  • Within the form, you will have the option to grant consent for the L&S Honors Program to share your thesis through MINDS@UW, the University of Wisconsin’s open-access digital repository.
    • If you grant consent, we will submit your work on your behalf.
    • If you choose not to share your thesis in MINDS@UW, it will remain in our secure digital archives.

Formatting

  • The L&S Honors Program does not require specific formatting.
  • Please follow the disciplinary standards of your major department(s) when preparing your thesis.

Deadlines

  • There is no Honors-specific deadline for thesis submission.
  • You may submit once you and your advisor are satisfied with your work.
  • Please continue to follow any deadlines set by your advisor or your department.

Questions

If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact the L&S Honors Program at honors@honors.ls.wisc.edu.