Thesis & Dissertation Submission

The Graduate School is here to help as you prepare and submit your thesis or dissertation. The links below provide resources and instructions to guide you throughout the process.

 

Dissertation/Thesis Submission Process

  1. Format your thesis (templates are also available) and follow the Thesis Approval Form process by the required deadline.
  2. Upload your pdf, attaching the single page Thesis Approval Form as a supplemental file, for Graduate School review and approval.
  3. The Graduate School will contact you via email to let you know if your submission has been accepted or if revisions are needed. Any necessary revisions should be submitted by the posted deadline. 
  4. Review the frequently asked questions or contact the Graduate School at gradinfo@colorado.edu should you have any questions or concerns.
 

Thesis Approval Form

  • As part of the submission process, obtain approval from your committee members on the thesis approval form through the workflow process.
    • Attach the final version of your thesis for their review.
  • After the complete thesis approval form is returned to you, save it as a separate one page document (uncoupled from your thesis).
  • Then, upload the single page thesis approval form as a supplemental file along with the thesis.
  • Detailed instructions are available to assist you.

 

 

Deadlines for Thesis Submission & Graduation

 

Resources & Guidelines for Thesis Submission

  • The ProQuest ETD website provides a variety of resources related to PDF creation, thesis submission, copyright and publishing options.
  • University Libraries provides a host of resources related to copyright, fair use and authors' rights.