All students at Saint Michael's College complete a “capstone” project in their majors during the senior year, either a thesis or paper, a research project, or some other requirement, usually completed within the context of a senior seminar.
Students in the Honors Program undertake projects of greater substance and academic significance, developed with and approved by a faculty mentor in their major. Honors Program members may apply for research funds to help with expenses incurred in the pursuit of their Senior Honors projects.