Major: Bachelor of Science

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics honors program is designed to allow undergraduates with strong records and enthusiasm for independent research to engage in a significant project leading to a degree with departmental honors.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria and wish to be considered for the honors program should apply to the program by the end of their junior year. All applications are subject to review and final approval by the Aero/Astro Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

Application Requirements:

• A one-page written statement describing the research topic 

• GPA of 3.5 or higher in the major

• Signature of the thesis advisor

Arrangement with an Aero/Astro faculty member who agrees to serve as the thesis advisor. The advisor must be a member of the Academic Council.

Under the direction of the thesis advisor, complete at least two to three quarters of research with a minimum of eight units of AA190 or AA199.

Submit an honors thesis (20-30 pages) to the department. The faculty advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies must approve the thesis.

Submit the final draft of the thesis to both your faculty advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies the first week of Spring quarter. All thesis revisions must be completed with required faculty approvals obtained by the start of week 7 in spring quarter.

The signature and title pages of the finished thesis should be emailed to the School of Engineering Dean's Office by the end of May.

Honors students should present their thesis during spring quarter, after the thesis has been completed and approved by both the faculty advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies. To schedule your presentation, please contact the Aero/Astro student services office. Alternatively, you may present in another suitable public forum with the approval of your faculty advisor and the Department.