Dissertation Information
If you have questions about how to write & format your dissertation, please consult the Doctoral Dissertation Handbook.
School of Leadership and Education Sciences Doctoral Dissertation Format Manual (Nursing students can also consult this handbook)
General Information
When the final draft of your dissertation has been approved, you need to submit your dissertation to the Graduate Records office to fulfill the final requirement for your degree.
We need one bound and one unbound copy of your dissertation for the University Library circulation and archives. Your department and dissertation committee need a certain number of copies of your bound dissertation, so please consult your advisor about the additional number of copies which you will need. Also, we need to have your dissertation packet submitted along with your dissertation.
The dissertation packet consists of:
- Instructions for submission of dissertation
- Sign-off sheet for distribution of dissertation
- Action form to note your submission of various forms and fees
- Survey of Earned Doctorates
- Dissertation publishing agreement
There are various fees for microfilming, copyrighting, and binding of your dissertation. Please pick up your dissertation packet from your department or from the Graduate Records office for further details on these fees.
Important Dates
Friday, December 12, 2008
Completed dissertations and all fees and forms due in the Graduate Records office for Fall 2008 graduation
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Completed dissertations and all fees and forms due in the Graduate Records office for Spring 2009 graduation
Friday, August 07, 2009
Completed dissertations and all fees and forms due in the Graduate Records office for Summer 2009 graduation
