The Perry Project is the hallmark culmination of the PHC experience, focusing on experiential learning, research, and professional growth.
- Mentorship: Requires the direct involvement and guidance of a faculty mentor. Mentors external to ODU may be considered for approval by PHC.
- Extension beyond fundamentals: The scope of scholarship must extend beyond subject fundamentals and incorporate critical and independent thinking.
- Production of knowledge: The Perry Project should include tangible outcomes or products that make a contribution to the field of study.
- Distinct from capstones: While departmental capstones may count as Honors courses, the specific deliverables for a departmental capstone cannot double-count as the Perry Project.
- Perry Plan: Students will progressively develop a plan outlining milestones for completing the Perry Project.
You will be required to complete a Perry Project for graduation from the PHC. You will develop your project with help from your PHC advisor and faculty mentors.
Examples of Qualifying Projects
- Research: REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) or summer research resulting in a publication or presentation.
- Technical/Creative: Developing software, creating an engineering prototype, or producing an exhibition/performance.
- Service learning: A project that addresses a community need and is backed by or contributes to academic research.