Thesis and Dissertation Information
Requirements and Deadlines
BEFORE beginning the Thesis or Dissertation process, students must meet with an advisor or Graduate Program Director to review the department specific guidelines and proposal information.
Students are required to remain continuously enrolled in either 695/696 or 795/796 once a thesis/dissertation is started, until the end of the semester of graduation.
Upcoming Workshops
Fall 2022 Workshops
The Graduate School will be providing two more Thesis and Dissertation workshops in the Fall 2022 semester. One is on Monday, November 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m in 136E DeVos on the Pew Campus. The second is on Wednesday, November 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m in 201D DeVos on the Pew Campus. Each workshop contains the same content. This workshop is required for all graduate students beginning a thesis or dissertation in the Fall 2022 semester. Students completing a project are welcome to attend.
Registration link: http://www.gvsu.edu/gs/cms-form-edit.htm?formId=71684B5F-BDD3-97B7-27B57ADD3F8E8091
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Semester of Thesis or Dissertation Defense: |
Final Day to Defend Thesis or Dissertation: |
Final Day to Submit Final Documents to The Graduate School: |
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Fall 2022 |
November 30, 2022 |
December 16, 2022 |
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Winter 2023 |
April 7, 2023 |
April 28, 2023 |
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Spring/Summer 2023 |
July 18, 2023 |
August 8, 2023 |
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Fall 2023 |
November 30, 2023 |
December 18, 2023 |
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Winter 2024 |
April 5, 2024 |
April 26, 2024 |
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Spring/Summer 2024 |
July 16, 2024 |
August 6, 2024 |
Forms, Guides, and Information
Explore the following content for required resources and helpful information while you complete a thesis/dissertation.
Guidelines 2022-2023
Guidelines - Preparation of Theses and Dissertation 2022-23 (PDF)
Graduate Writing Resources
Graduate Writing Resources Page (GVSU)
Writing Center for graduate students (GVSU)
Scholarly Communications (GVSU Library)
10 Tips for Graduate Student Writers (PDF)
Questions
For assistance with any of these forms or questions regarding the guidelines, please contact the Thesis and Dissertation Coordinator in The Graduate School at (616) 331-7105 or [email protected].