Senior Thesis Information

The Sociology Thesis Guide

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The department's Thesis Guide contains advice about writing a thesis, a description of the overall process of writing and grading a thesis, and a list of required steps and deadlines.

Thesis Writers should refer to this guide for any questions that come up during the thesis process.

For Juniors

Juniors interested in writing a senior thesis should start planning in Fall of Junior Year. A complete Thesis Writer's Schedule for Junior Year is available on our website.

For Seniors

Senior Year Timeline and Deadlines

2025-26 Thesis Writers’ Senior Year Deadlines
Summer
Collect data and continue reading literature	Summer before senior year
Senior Year
Meet with adviser 2x/month (minimum) Set analysis and writing deadlines with advisor	Fall
Prospectus and completed Approval Form due	Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Data analysis and writing	Fall
Completed chapter and progress report due to advisor	Friday, December 5th, 2025
Completed Progress Report due to department (submitted by advisor)	Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Completed thesis draft reviewed by advisor	Early February
Revise, incorporate advisor feedback	February
Final revisions and proofreading	Early March
Thesis Due Date	Tuesday, March 10th, 2025