Sign up for August 23 dissertation and thesis filing workshop

Whether you are just beginning to write your dissertation/thesis and wondering about formatting, or you are close to filing and need to know about policies such as copyrighting and embargoing, the Graduate Division has you covered. Rickie Smith, Director of Academic Services ​for the Graduate Division, will offer a workshop on formatting and filing your dissertation/thesis on Tuesday, August 23, from 10 a.m.-noon in the Student Resource Building Multipurpose Room.

The workshop will consist of three parts:

1. Formatting Pre-Checks (10-10:30 a.m.): Graduate Division Academic Advisors will be available to do pre-checks and to answer your filing questions one-on-one. To take advantage of this portion of the workshop, bring a printed copy of your dissertation/thesis preliminary pages (e.g., title page, signature page, abstract) as well as a few pages of the body.
2. The Filing Process (10:30-11 a.m.): This portion of the workshop will cover the ins and outs of the electronic filing process including deadlines, leaves of absence, embargos, copyrights, and document distribution. They will also familiarize participants with additional online resources and tutorials.
3. Formatting Information and Q&A (11 a.m.-noon): This part of the workshop will explain the formatting requirements for filing your dissertation/thesis and how to use the online templates. They will also answer questions and troubleshoot formatting issues that participants are experiencing.

If you plan to attend one or several parts of the workshop, please RSVP by filling out this form.

Did you know? The Graduate Division also offers information and advising on dissertation/thesis filing both online and on a walk-in basis at their office in Cheadle Hall.

Check out these online resources:

• Filing Deadlines
• Step-By-Step Tutorial on Electronic Filing
• Formatting Guidelines and Document Templates