About the Thesis Office
Each master's thesis option and doctoral candidate must prepare an electronic thesis, dissertation or record of study (ETD). As part of the Office of Graduate Studies, the Thesis Office is available to help you through this process.
We provide advice and handouts during the writing process, and we publish the Thesis Manual, which includes rules for format. We also hold an extensive pre-submittal review as you prepare to defend and format the final version of your document. After the manuscript is submitted electronically, we review your document for university formatting standards.
May 2012 Graduates
Submittal process for Spring 2012 is now open.
- March 23: Last day to submit thesis/dissertation (and signed Approval Form) for review to graduate in May 2012.
- April 25: Last day to meet all Thesis Office requirements for graduation in
May 2012.
If you intend to finish your thesis and clear early to avoid registering for the Spring 2012 semester, you will need to submit by January 2 and clear by January 23. Call us if you have questions about this.
August 2012 Graduates
Submittal process for Summer 2012 will be open beginning April 25, 2012.
- June 22: Last day to submit thesis/dissertation (and signed Approval Form) for review to graduate in August 2012.
- July 25: Last day to meet all Thesis Office requirements for graduation in August 2012.
If you hope to clear early in order to avoid registering for the Summer 2012 semester, you will need to submit no later than May 11 and clear by June 1. Call us if you have questions about this.
