Dissertation, Project & Thesis
Students completing a thesis or dissertation are responsible for reading and following the requirements in the UWGB Format Policy & Style Manual.
Forms
- GRAD 693 Course Approval Form
- GRAD 893 Course Approval Form
- Research Proposal (GR-2) for Masters Students
- Research Proposal (GR-2) for Doctoral Students
- Master Degree Thesis Defense/Project Presentations (GR-3)
- Doctoral Degree Dissertation Defenses (GR-3)
- Master’s Degree Thesis Defense/Project Approval Form (GR-4)
- Doctoral Degree Dissertation Approval Form (GR-4)
- Grant of Permission & Copyright Form
Timeline
- Applications for Graduation: Due one semester prior to your graduation term.
- Defenses: Due before the final day of your graduation term.
- Scheduling a day and time for the defense with Committee members must begin one semester prior to your graduation term.
- GR-3 Forms are due a minimum of two weeks before the defense.
- GR-4 Forms are due a minimum of 20 calendar days after the last day of the student’s graduation term.
- Format and Style Reviews (please contact gradstu@uwgb.edu) for specific dates each term.
- A GR-2, GR-3 and GR-4 must be on file in graduate studies before a review can begin.
- A final, committee approved draft is due to Graduate Studies 20 calendar days after the last day of your graduation term.
- A final, Graduate Studies approved draft is due to Graduate Studies and ProQuest 42 calendar days after the last day of your graduation term.
Archiving (Final Step)
Share your final manuscript with local and global research communities. After your faculty committee and the Graduate Studies Office approve your final version, we will send you step-by-step instructions on how to upload your thesis or dissertation to ProQuest. This is due within 42 calendar days after the last day of your graduation term. In preparation, please complete the following:
- A PDF (one continuous file) of your thesis, dissertation, or project
- The signed title page to be inserted into your PDF (Graduate Studies will assist with this during the format review process)
To search past graduate student thesis, dissertation or project documents, please visit
Let's Connect
Our graduate studies office is here to help—if you have questions about how to access resources, get in touch with one of our team, like Marci Hoffman, Graduate Programs Manager.