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Getting Involved

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Many undergraduates at UNCW have the chance to present and publish research findings in scholarly venues. To reach this stage, students typically work with faculty who mentor them in formal classes related to independent research and scholarly work.

FORMAL CLASSES

Departmental Honors (499): Offered in all departments and required for students to graduate with honors (6 hours over 2-3 semesters) 499 is a scholarly project in the major, directed by a faculty member in the major department, and reviewed by a faculty committee. The student must summarize the research in a formal paper and defend the project to the faculty committee. The Honors Program oversees the application for departmental honors and coordinates paperwork between student, faculty, chair, dean and registrar (evaluation of hours and GPA). The Honors Scholars Program offers Departmental Honors preparation workshops each semester and the director acts as a general advisor to help direct students toward possible faculty supervisors if requested.

Directed Individual Study (491): Formal class in all departments (491) available for juniors and seniors to take to develop research, scholarship, and inquiry skills. In Chemistry, there is a 291 course so that freshmen and sophomores may also begin research. The deans oversee the application and registration process.

• History, Psychology, Biology & Chemistry 291 - Introductory Research: Beginning research opportunities in History, Psychology, Biology or Chemistry. See Undergraduate Course Catalog for more information about prerequisites and instructor consent.

For ideas!

Recent Honors Project Titles and Abstracts

Featured Research Opportunities at UNCW

See departmental websites and offices for more information