Graduate School Guidelines for Preparation and Submission of Theses, Dissertations, and Synthesis Projects
This comprehensive guide, last updated in Fall 2025 by the Graduate School, offers detailed instructions on the formatting, organization, and submission processes for your thesis, dissertation, or synthesis project.
It supersedes all previous editions and includes essential information on style manuals, manuscript structure, pagination, copyright compliance, embargo procedures, submission requirements, and more. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to consult this document early—and frequently—to ensure full compliance with Graduate School standards and facilitate a smooth approval process.
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