DEPARTMENTAL HONORS

Students wishing to receive Departmental Honors in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering must apply to the Department in writing (by filling out this webform) by September 1^st for a December graduation or February 1^st for a May graduation. The criteria for Departmental Honors are:

1. A cumulative 3.5 GPA in courses taken at KU
2. A cumulative 3.5 GPA in engineering courses taken at KU
3. Completion of an experience or an achievement that is deemed worthy of Departmental Honors.  Examples of achievements include (not limited to):
   1. Completion of 3 hours of C&PE 661 (Honors research ) or equivalent with an A or B
   2. Completion of Senior Thesis
   3. Co-author on a publication – may require research advisor verification
   4. Presentation at a National Conference – may require research advisor verification 
   5. Receiving an award for scholarly work – may require research advisor verification 

The application must include:

• Completed application form
• Approximately 200-500 word statement of the achievement or experience that is worthy of Departmental Honors.

A departmental committee will review all applications and make the final decision on the awarding of Departmental Honors. Some applications may require verification from the research advisor. Students awarded Departmental Honors will be recognized at the end of the year banquet, in the Commencement Program, and on the University transcript.