Honors Program Benchmarks
New Honors Students: For students joining the program between semesters (before classes start), it is mandatory to complete the previous Benchmark requirement. If joining mid-semester, students may wait
until following Benchmark requirement to maintain Honors status.
| End of Year 1 | End of Year 2 | End of Year 3* | End of Year 4* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submit an Honors Project Planning Form to maintain Honors status. Students who join Honors during year one must submit this form within one semester of joining Honors. | Submit an Honors Project Proposal. Students who join Honors during or after year two must submit this form within one semester of joining Honors. | Complete an Honors Project Report by the end of year four or the semester of graduation (and include it in ePortfolio for GEN students only). | Present the work at the Honors Project Symposium or another approved forum by the end of year four or the semester of graduation (or semester of thesis defense) |
*OR semester of graduation OR semester of thesis defense
Benchmark Requirements by Year
Benchmark 1: Honors Project Planning Form
Details: Student will submit a broad project idea and verify understanding of ASC Honors Program requirements.
Due Date: First Friday in May (end of Year 1), early submissions allowed after Honors Survey presentation.
Survey Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7PDhEPBlBxknc
Benchmark 2: Honors Project Proposal
Details: Student will submit a detailed project plan requiring approval from ASC Honors Project Committee.
Due Date: First Friday in May (end of Year 2), early submissions allowed after reviewing feedback from Benchmark 1.
Survey Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zqdn9t0Ot7YOcS
Benchmark 3: Honors Project Report
Details: Student will reflect on project goals and outcomes. Student will include this in their ePortfolio if applicable (GEN students only).
Due Date: Last Day of Classes of end of Year 4 OR semester of graduation OR semester of thesis defense (whatever comes first). Early submissions allowed only after Benchmark 2 receives official approval.
Survey Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kWclo35U4y8iWy
Note: It is preferred (but not required) that Benchmark 3 is submitted before Benchmark 4.
Benchmark 4: Honors Project Symposium
Details: Student will present at Honors Project Symposium or other pre-approved forum to share findings and reflections with OSU community. Students pursuing an honors thesis may use their oral defense in lieu of the Symposium.
Due Date: Benchmark 4 sign-up survey due two weeks info final semester and/or semester of Symposium participation. Early submissions allowed only after Benchmark 2 receives official approval. Symposium presentation will happen closer to the end of the semester.
Survey Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bNjbqKCVfCHSW7Y
Note: It is preferred (but not required) that Benchmark 3 is submitted before Benchmark 4.
Honors Project Symposium SP24 Details: TBD (Check back for more info soon!) This event will be open to all OSU community members.
Contact: All questions pertaining to the Honors Project should be directed to sallade.3.