The Ohio State University

1. Read "College of Engineering Graduating With Distinction Information." 
2. Schedule a meeting with Prof. Guezennec (guezennec.1@osu.edu), who coordinates the ME Honors Program for our department. 
3. Find a research topic and advisor.  For suggestions, see "How to Find a Research Advisor and Topic."
4. Develop a proposal for your research with guidance from your research advisor. 
5. Submit application, letters of recommendation from your research advisor, and research proposal to the College of Engineering. 
6. Enroll in ME H680 during a spring quarter as close to the start of your research as possible*.   ** ME H680 will not be offered SP09.  Students who planned to take ME H680 SP09 may instead substitute any 700-level mechanical engineering technical elective in its place.**
7. Enroll in ME H783 for a total of 6 credit hours over three quarters following the submission of your proposal. 

* Technically, you can enroll in this course any time during your research, but typically it will benefit you the most if you take it before or during your first quarter of research. 

SOME NOTES:

• Students can begin their participation in the ME Honors Program AU, WI, or SP quarters.  Submission of application materials and a proposal to the College of Engineering ideally occurs before the start of the quarter in which a student wishes to begin his/her research.
• If students wish to be eligible for scholarship funds based on their proposal, then they are encouraged to use the proposed timeline.
• Students are encouraged to take the time to develop a strong, thorough proposal.  Good research starts with a good proposal.
• See your advisor if you need help developing a timeline for your research!