If the ARCH scholar fails to fulfill his/her responsibilities outlined in the agreement, then he/she will receive an automatic failure for the program. The ARCH Scholar may also be dismissed from the Honors College. If the ARCH advisor fails to fulfill his/her responsibilities outlined in the agreement, then the student has to contact Allen Varela or Dr. JuanCarlos Espinosa for …
What if I have to change my ARCH project?
Before the Fall Semester, submit another ARCH Application with details about the new project. During the Fall Semester, contact the ARCH professor to update the project. Please note that once the final abstract is submitted, then changes cannot be made to the ARCH project. If the change is due to circumstances beyond your control, contact Dr. JuanCarlos Espinosa (espinosj@fiu.edu) or …
How much time will I have to dedicate for my ARCH project?
The ARCH Scholar and Advisor deliberate on the schedule. On average, the ARCH Scholar and Advisor work 20 hours per week on the project.
I completed ARCH for credit last year, can I complete ARCH again and receive credit?
Honors Students can only receive credit for ARCH once. The Departmental Honors Thesis can fulfill the fourth year requirement. However, not every FIU college offers a thesis option for graduation.
Will I have to attend a class for ARCH?
ARCH Scholars are registered for a web-assisted class in both Fall and Spring semesters. There are two separate sections, STEM and non-STEM. ARCH Scholars will meet in person five times throughout the academic year and are expected to attend the workshops. Contact Allen Varela (alvarel@fiu.edu) if the workshops conflict with your schedule. Scholars completing a departmental honors thesis or zero …
I already have over 15 credits. Can I enroll in ARCH for zero credit?
Upon request, Honors College students can register for zero credit in ARCH. Please note that zero credit ARCH will count towards graduation requirements with the Honors College (except the ARCH Apprenticeship pathway) and will appear on your transcript.
Can I work with a research advisor at another university and still participate in ARCH?
If your project is approved, you will need to have an FIU professor or graduate student in your field a secondary advisor.
Can I use research I conducted at another university or during a summer research program as an ARCH project to fulfill the Honors College fourth year requirement? Can I use the work to participate in ARCH for zero credit?
That depends. You must submit your work for review by the ARCH office for approval.
What if I cannot find a FIU faculty member to be my advisor?
Click here to search in the Honors Faculty Affiliate Database. This database lists FIU faculty members and their contact information. Please note that the ARCH advisor DOES NOT have to come from this list. Contact Dr. JuanCarlos Espinosa (espinosj@fiu.edu) or Allen Varela (alvarel@fiu.edu) for assistance in narrowing down a topic.
Do I need to come up with a topic and/or advisor?
Try to narrow down your interests by brainstorming with colleagues. Click here to research articles from FIU Library. Please login to FIU Library for access. Review previous research projects from scholarly journals and research conferences. Click here to search in the Honors Faculty Affiliate Database. This database lists FIU faculty members and their contact information. Please note that the ARCH …