The Honors thesis is a chance for students to showcase their intellectual and creative talents. The Honors thesis presents students with an opportunity to experience first-hand the creative processes that are fundamental to research and artistry. The thesis is the quintessential capstone for the honors experience and allows students to deeply explore academic aspects of their most passionate interests, engage in the process of discovery, make a creative contribution in their area(s) of interest, and work one-on-one with a faculty thesis advisor who is an expert in the area. This is a sustained project, typically completed in a student’s senior year. In many ways the thesis represents the culmination of an undergraduate honors student’s experience at CSU, drawing on all the skills, knowledge, and insights acquired; therefore, completion of the thesis is required for graduation as an Honors Scholar.