Thesis and Dissertation Information
Thesis and Dissertation Workshops Winter 2019
Graduate students registered for 695 or 795 for the first time in Winter 2019 are required to attend a Thesis and Dissertation Workshop. Students who have already enrolled in thesis or dissertation credits are not required to participate in the workshop but they are welcome to attend if they so desire. The Thesis and Dissertation Workshops will be held on:
- Tuesday, December 18 from 12 pm to 2 pm
- Thursday, January 24 from 2 pm to 4 pm
- Monday, January 28 from 6 pm to 8 pm
All sessions will be held in the UClub (DeVos Building C, Grand Rapids). The content is the same for both workshops.
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.
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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 2018 |
November 26, 2018 |
December 14, 2018 |
|
Winter 2019 |
April 5, 2019 |
April 26, 2019 |
|
Spring/Summer 2019 |
July 16, 2019 |
August 6, 2019 |
|
Fall 2019 |
November 22, 2019 |
December 13, 2019 |
|
Winter 2020 |
April 3, 2020 |
April 24, 2020 |
|
Spring/Summer 2020 |
July 14, 2020 |
August 4, 2020 |
Forms, Guides, and Information
Explore the following content for required resources and helpful information while you complete a thesis/dissertation.
Guidelines 2018-19
Guidelines - Preparation of Theses and Dissertations 2018-19 (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 gradschool@gvsu.edu.
ScholarWorks Submission Forms
Dissertation Submission Agreement for ScholarWorks (PDF Form)