Deadlines and Important Dates for Seniors
Department of Religion
2011-2012
Sept. 19, (Mon., noon) Mandatory Undergraduate Meeting (Dept. Lounge)
Sept. 21-23 (Wed. - Fri.) Meet with Departmental Representative to discuss Senior Thesis topics and to submit Senior Worksheet and Area Requirement form (available on the department website)
Sept. 29, (Thurs.) Students notified of thesis advisor assignments
Oct. 5-7, (Wed.-Fri.) Students meet with thesis advisor
Oct. 24, (Mon.) Submit five-page thesis proposal to advisor
The proposal should include (at minimum):
- description of topic, scope of the project, and methodological approach you plan to take
- discussion of how your coursework at Princeton or elsewhere has prepared you to pursue the topic
- a brief survey of sources and discussion of the kinds of evidence you plan to use
- a discussion of the contribution your work will make to the existing scholarship in your area
- a preliminary bibliography
- a preliminary writing plan or chapter outline
PLEASE NOTE: Your advisor may require that you submit a revised proposal before you move to the research and writing phase.
Nov. 14-16, (Mon.-Wed.) Meet with Dep. Rep. to review Spring Course Selections
Dec. 12, (Mon.) Submit partial first draft (20 pages) to Undergraduate Administrator by 3:00pm
Jan. 23, (Mon.) Submit draft of additional twenty pages to advisor
Feb. 20, (Mon.) Submit draft of additional twenty pages to advisor
Mar. 12, (Mon.) Submit draft of entire thesis to advisor
Apr. 16, (Mon., noon) Submit two copies of thesis to the Undergraduate Administrator by 12:00pm
EXTENSIONS: Extensions of independent work deadlines may be granted only under extraordinary circumstances, usually involving medical conditions, and students must petition the departmental representative in advance of the deadline. Individual advisors cannot grant extensions. For extensions beyond Dean’s date, students must consult their residential college Dean or Director of Studies.
May 2, (Wed., noon) Mandatory meeting for seniors, department lounge
(Discussion on Senior Comprehensive Examinations)
May 9, (Wed., 12-2 pm) Department picnic, lawn outside 1879 Hall
May 11, (Fri., noon) Senior Comprehensive Statement (four copies) due to Undergraduate Administrator
May 14, (Mon.) Students receive comments from first and second readers
May 16-17, (Wed.-Thur.) Senior Comprehensive Orals (You MUST leave these dates open and unscheduled.) Each exam allotted 90 minutes
May 17, (Thur., TBA) Faculty Meeting to discuss senior grades (Faculty Only)
May 29, (Tues., 11:00 am) Faculty Honors Meeting (Faculty Only)
June 4, (Mon. 3:30-5:00) Class Day Reception, Mathey College Common Room
June 5, (Tues.) Commencement Day