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Presenting at the 2026 HCIR Spring Symposium also earns Honors Leadership! Submit your proposal by February 6 to be considered.
What is Honors Scholarship?
To achieve the Honors Scholarship milestone, you must participate in the annual Honors Research Conference at least one time during your undergraduate career at DePaul. The Honors Research Conference is hosted each spring by the Honors Program and offers Honors students a chance to share their best research from that academic year with the greater DePaul community.
Common Questions
When can I participate in the Honors Research Conference?
The Honors Research Conference happens once a year during Spring quarter. Students of all years can participate in the Honors Research Conference as early as their freshmen year. Calls for Honors Research Conference submissions generally go out in winter.
Can I earn Honors scholarship by participating in other research conferences at DePaul?
No. You must participate in the Honors Program’s annual Honors Research Conference to be awarded Honors Scholarship.
Is participating in the Honors Research Conference required to stay in the Honors Program?
Nope! Participating in the Honors Research Conference is highly encouraged for all Honors students, but entirely optional. It is, of course, required to earn the Honors Scholarship milestone that is necessary for Honors Distinction.
How can I complete an Honors Senior Thesis?
Speak with your Honors Advisor.
Two Paths to Scholarship
Students can achieve the Honors Scholarship milestone one of two ways: by participating in the Honors Research Conference as a general poster presenter, or completing a two-quarter long Honors Senior Thesis and presenting their work at the Spring conference. Explore each page to learn more about each option.
Annual Honors Research Conference
Each spring, the DePaul University Honors Program hosts the annual Honors Student Research Conference – a celebration of undergraduate student research. Students can present as early as freshman year.
Honors Senior Thesis
In lieu of a capstone course, Honors seniors have the option to create their own research project, conducted under the guidance of Honors faculty.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
For questions about Honors Distinction, email honorsprogram@depaul.edu.