ARE YOU PURSUING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AS PART OF YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE?

Consider going for a distinction that showcases your efforts on your transcript and at graduation! And you get to wear unique cord during graduation!

What:

The Graduation Distinction in Undergraduate Research and Creative Works aims to recognize students who have completed advanced scholarly or creative endeavors above and beyond the requirements for a university degree through independent effort.

Who:

Currently, students who are pursuing research in the departments of Biology and Physics are eligible for this distinction. Other departments are working towards this as well. Contact your department Chair!

Why:

Get recognized for completing the distinction and be honored at graduation with a cord and an annotation on their official transcript. Make your resume shine for job and graduate school!

How:

Read the Student Guidelines document and go over the criteria for your department.  

1. Find a research advisor
2. Fill out the Declaration of Intent Form

3. Complete the coursework

4. Submit a research proposal

5. Complete the research

6. Present your research

7. Submit application by deadline leading up to your graduation

Student Guidelines Biology Graduation Distinction Information Physics Graduation Distinction Information Declaration of Intent Form