Journals Publishing Undergraduate Research
The emphasis on undergraduate research is one of the distinguishing features of Westminster College's Honors program. One outlet for student research is to publish in journals that emphasize undergraduate writing. Students should work with mentors in individual disciplines to target appropriate outlets for their written work and also consult the Honors director for guidance about submitting their work.
For a comprehensive listing of journals and conferences that accept undergraduate submissions click here. There is also an excellent listing of undergraduate journals at the CUR site. For a few examples of such journals, see below.
The following journals accept submissions from undergraduates. Click on the title to be connected to the journal website, which will contain information about submission policies, content, style, and deadlines.
Allegheny Review
This national journal, which has been published annually for over two decades, is devoted to undergraduate works of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and art. Award winning submissions are also made available by the editors on-line.
The Dualist: Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
Created by the undergraduates of Stanford University in 1994, The Dualist publishes undergraduate research "on topics of philosophical interest" in an annual issue each spring/summer. The editors accept submissions until January and old issues are available for viewing online.
Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review
This journal has been publishing "original and scholarly" refereed papers from undergraduates in all academic fields since 1979. It is published by the Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh.
Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Journal
This electronic based journal publishes work by undergraduates on any topic related to math. Articles must be recommended by a mathematician familiar with the writer's work.
Scribendi
This annual journal, published by the Honors Program at the University of New Mexico, solicits work in the areas of prose fiction, essay, poetry, visual art, and photography from students attending schools that belong to the Western Regional Honors Council (WRHC). Westminster College is a member of the WRHC.
The Michigan Journal of Political Science
MJPS accepts submissions from undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities. The journal focuses on papers in History and Political Science, and it is typically published twice a year.
