Honors Program

In addition to minimum GPA requirements, a primary requirement for the Honors Program is the completion of an honors project. The project, either an experimental or a theoretical investigation, generally begins in ENGS 87: Undergraduate Investigations. An interim evaluation of honors students will be made after one term and continuation will be recommended for those students whose work demonstrates the capacity for satisfactory (B+) work.

The project itself takes place within the framework of ENGS 88: Honors Thesis. (ENGS 88 also fulfills the requirement for a culminating experience in the major.) Upon completion, the student is required to submit a written thesis and give an oral presentation.

Honors

Honors will be granted to students who satisfactorily complete the Honors Program with a "B+" average or better and have a grade point average of 3.33 or higher in the major at the time of graduation. These students will also have the recognition of "Honors in Engineering Sciences" entered on their permanent record. 

High Honors

High Honors will be granted to students who, in addition to completing the requirements for Honors, have taken two engineering sciences courses beyond those required for the major, excluding courses below ENGS 20 and ENGS 87, have attained a grade point average of 3.50 in all engineering sciences courses, and have completed outstanding independent work. A vote of the faculty in the Department of Engineering Sciences is required prior to awarding High Honors. These students will also have the recognition of "High Honors in Engineering Sciences" entered on their permanent record.

When to Apply

Students may apply for admission to the Honors Program no earlier than the second week of the fall term of their junior year and no later than the second week of the winter term in the senior year.

Engineering Sciences Honors Program Application

Interested students should work with their faculty advisor or the Undergraduate Program Director to complete and submit the following application:

Honors Program Application

For more information, please contact:

Jenna D. Wheeler
Undergraduate Program Director
jenna.d.wheeler@dartmouth.edu