Formatting & Submission Guidelines for Senior Theses, Master's Theses, and Dissertations

The Library is responsible for approving the formatting of each senior thesis/master's thesis/dissertation, and collecting the binding fee for graduate student submissions.

The formatting and submission guidelines can be found in the guide tabs, as well as information related to the defense process, title page signature collection, and other areas outside the purview of the Library.

MASTER’S STUDENTS:

• Review the Formatting & Submission Guidelines before beginning your master's thesis.
• All questions related to the defense process and collecting electronic signatures can be found on Graduate Academics and Student Success’ Master’s Thesis Defense Logistics site.

DOCTORAL STUDENTS:

• Review the Formatting & Submission Guidelines before beginning your dissertation.
• All questions related to the defense process and collecting electronic signatures can be found on Graduate Academics and Student Success’ Dissertation Defense Logistics site.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:

• Review the Formatting & Submission Guidelines before beginning your senior thesis/report.
• Contact your advisor or program director if you need help collecting your electronic signatures.

Refer to the Academic Calendar for final submission date.

Find formatting templates, sample pages, and a dissertation LaTeX template: