A student pursuing honors in history will complete a major research paper, or thesis, of at least 20-25 pages. Qualifying students must have 3.5 overall GPA as well as a 3.7 GPA in history courses. They will need to express their interest, submit a writing sample of at least 5 pages, and two letters of recommendation from history faculty to the chair of the history department no later than October 15 of their senior year. Students will be informed of their acceptance or rejection by no later than November 15. These theses will be acknowledged and celebrated at the annual reception for graduating history majors and minors at the end of April.