Doctoral Dissertation Submission

• You must successfully defend your dissertation.
• You'll need to decide if you want to register your copyright. Copyright registration is optional, and the fee is $75 through ProQuest, paid directly to them.
• You'll need to decide what type of publishing you want. You can select either Traditional Publishing or Open Access Publishing through ProQuest. This decision cannot be changed after the submission is complete. There is no fee for Traditional Publishing. The fee for Open Access Publishing is $95. Please visit the ProQuest LLC website for more information. If you opt for Open Access, you will pay the fee directly to ProQuest.
• You'll need to decide if you want to place an embargo (also known as a delayed release) on your dissertation. Please see below for more details on that process.

How to submit

You must submit your dissertation online through ProQuest. Make sure you read all submission instructions about required/optional sections and formatting before you submit.

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Once at the site, select “Submit my dissertation/thesis,” and follow the instructions. When you create your account, enter the email address you use most. Once you've completed the final step, you will receive an email confirming your submission. Your dissertation will be reviewed, and you will learn by email whether your dissertation requires any formatting changes.

For more information, contact the library.

Embargoes:

Dissertation embargoes can be requested for up to two years.

Bindery options for bound copies:

ProQuest:

Students may order a bound copy through ProQuest; however, the order must be completed within the student's ProQuest account prior to finalizing the ProQuest submission the very first time. Please note that the ProQuest system will require your name to be left in the top address field for the bound copy order. This will not cause a problem; simply enter the address listed above in the remaining fields. If students do not place the order prior to initially submitting the dissertation the first time, an order within ProQuest cannot be made until after the dissertation has been delivered to ProQuest for publication.