The Chemistry Honors Program involves the writing of a thesis based on original experimental, computational or theoretical research. Students whose grades meet the minimum College requirement for honors work may arrange with a faculty member to undertake a project under their supervision and apply for admission to the program. Only chemistry majors or modified majors with chemistry as the primary department can be awarded honors in chemistry.

The work may be done for academic credit, in the Chemistry 80 and 87 (87.01 & 87.02) (Undergraduate Investigation) classes.  To qualify for honors, chemistry majors carry out a research project for three terms or the equivalent, then write and defend a thesis.  Note that combinations of Chemistry 87 (at least one term is required) and part-time or off-term research can add up to the equivalent of three research terms; please consult with your advisor about the timing. Chemistry 87 can be taken for Dartmouth credit twice but only one instance of Chemistry 80 or 87 can be used  to satisfy the courses required for a chemistry major. The program is open to qualified seniors and advanced juniors.