Summer 2024 Deadlines & Commencement
July 5: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
July 15: Graduation Application Deadline
July 15: Defense Deadline
July 22: Final Submission Deadline
August 15: Official Date of Graduation*
*Summer 2024 graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies December 16, 2024
Try to submit your thesis or dissertation document early.
That way, you'll have more time to make any necessary formatting changes.
Preparing Your Document
We require consistency in form and appearance for all thesis and dissertation documents. Be sure to follow all formatting guidelines so you can avoid having to make changes and resubmit your document.
Formatting Guide
Every thesis and dissertation must conform to the requirements in this guide to be accepted. If your thesis or dissertation document is not accepted on the first try, you will be required to make the necessary changes and resubmit.
Spring 2024 Formatting Workshops
Graduate students are invited to attend free in-person or virtual formatting workshops to help format your thesis or dissertation. Visit the thesis & dissertation workshop calendar for a list of events and registration links.
Additional Formatting Resources
The Graduate School offers a variety of video presentations, workshops, samples and templates to assist with the thesis & dissertation formatting process.
Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Demonstration (Video)
- This demonstration should be used in conjunction with the Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Guide.
MS Word Template Workshop (Video)
- Learn tips and formatting requirements specific to Word in this recorded session.
Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Workshops (Video)
- Learn the basics about formatting, submitting, and finalizing your thesis or dissertation with recorded formatting workshop sessions. (2/10/22 or 2/16/22)
How To Resubmit a Revised PDF in ProQuest (Video)
- Learn how to submit your thesis or dissertation in ProQuest after you have made revisions.
Samples
- Dissertation Sample with Notes
- Dissertation Sample without Notes
- Thesis Sample with Notes
- Thesis Sample without Notes
- Preliminary Format Check Sample without Notes
- Preliminary Format Check Sample with Notes
- Manuscript Style Final Submission without Notes
- Manuscript Style Final Submission with Notes
Formatting Templates
Upcoming Events
Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
Friday, Jul. 5, 2024
Location: See event description for more details.
Cost: n/a