CHC PATHS
CHC PATHSWhat is CHC PATHS?
CHC PATHS is an online portal that allows students to conduct several Honors-related business functions, including submission of:
- Honors independent study proposals (HI and ISH) and individually contracted honors thesis and research proposals (499Y and 499T/P)
- Proposals for Research Assistant Fellowships and Honors Research Grants
- Petitions for Exception for Honors course requirements.
- Honors Thesis Research Manuscripts and Creative Portfolios for archiving—university faculty, honors program directors, and CHC staff utilize PATHS to review and approve student submissions
Read instructions for CHC PATHS
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Actions
Student Instructions for CHC Paths
Student Instructions for CHC PathsLog In
Go to the CHC PATHS Portal.
Log in using your UMass NetID and password.
Start a New Contract
Determine which type of course contract you would like to create:
499Y: Part I of Honors Thesis
To enroll in the first semester of an independent honors thesis.
499T/P: Part II of Honors Thesis
To enroll in the second semester of an independent two-semester honors thesis or to enroll in a one-semester six-credit honors thesis.
ISH: Independent Study Honors
To enroll in an independent study.
Information
Review relevant details about submitting a course contract.
Student Section
Review the information about your major and honors plan. Contact a CHC advisor to make changes.
Indicate the faculty member(s) who will guide your independent work.
Enter the number of weekly hours you will dedicate to your independent work.
Semester Plan/Proposal
As part of the course contract, the semester plan or proposal is a binding contract (similar to a course syllabus) that outlines expectations. Students should complete each section of the proposal and consult the faculty member for guidance.
Finish/Submit
Save the form to return later and make further revisions. Submit it if you have entered all of the requested information and are ready to submit it for review.
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