Student Deadlines
Bumpers College Honors Program Form Submission Timeline
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Anticipated Graduation Term |
Form 1/Mentor and Topic Selection Deadline (Sophomores) |
Form 2 Proposal Deadline (Juniors) |
Form 3 /Defense Deadline (Seniors) |
ScholarWorks Submission Deadline (Seniors) |
Commencement |
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Fall 2026 |
Sept. 15, 2024 |
Sept. 15, 2025 |
Nov. 1, 2026 |
Nov. 15, 2026 |
Dec. 2026 |
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Spring 2027 |
Feb. 15, 2025 |
Feb. 15, 2026 |
Apr. 1, 2027 |
Apr. 15, 2027 |
May 2027 |
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Summer 2027 |
Feb. 15, 2025 |
Feb. 15, 2026 |
July 1, 2027 |
July 15, 2027 |
no summer commencement |
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Fall 2027 |
Sept. 15, 2025 |
Sept. 15, 2026 |
Nov. 1, 2027 |
Nov. 15, 2027 |
Dec. 2027 |
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Spring 2028 |
Feb. 15, 2026 |
Feb. 15, 2027 |
Apr. 1, 2028 |
Apr. 15, 2028 |
May 2028 |
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Summer 2028 |
Feb. 15, 2026 |
Feb. 15, 2027 |
July 1, 2028 |
July 15, 2028 |
no summer commencement |
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Fall 2028 |
NEW Deadline: Reading Day, Fall 2026 |
Sept. 15, 2027 |
Nov. 1, 2028 |
Nov. 15, 2028 |
Dec. 2028 |
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Spring 2029 |
NEW Deadline: Reading Day, Fall 2026 |
Feb. 15, 2028 |
Apr. 1, 2029 |
Apr. 15, 2029 |
May 2029 |
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Summer 2029 |
NEW Deadline: Reading Day, Fall 2026 |
Feb. 15, 2028 |
July 1, 2029 |
July 15, 2029 |
no summer commencement |
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Fall 2029 |
New Deadline: Reading Day, Fall 2027 |
Sept. 15, 2028 |
Nov. 1, 2029 |
Nov. 15, 2029 |
Dec. 2029 |
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Spring 2030 |
New Deadline: Reading Day, Fall 2027 |
Feb. 15, 2029 |
Apr. 1, 2030 |
Apr. 15, 2030 |
May 2030 |
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Summer 2030 |
New Deadline: Reading Day, Fall 2027 |
Feb. 15, 2029 |
July 1, 2030 |
July 15, 2030 |
no summer commencement |
Note. As of August 2026, the Bumpers College Honors Faculty Committee approved shifting the deadline for Form 1 to no later than Reading Day of fall semester of sophomore year. If there are any extenuating circumstances adjusting to this deadline, please communicate those to our office at aflshnrs@uark.edu to see what may be possible.
Form 1: Honors Mentor and Project Identification
Form 2: Thesis Proposal and Committee Selection
Form 3: Honors Thesis Defense and Examination
*When deadlines fall on a weekend, forms and accompanying documents will be due the following business day.
*Forms are to be turned in to the Bumpers College Waldrip Student Center (AGRI 205) or emailed to aflshnrs@uark.edu on or before deadline dates.