Thesis/Dissertation/Project Formatting

Graduate School Formatting Handbook

 

Dissertation/Thesis/Project Templates

Use these templates to directly write your dissertation/thesis/project. *Please note, Word templates must be downloaded/opened in Microsoft Word in order to maintain formatting. 

Monograph Style

Every chapter builds on the last

Manuscript Style

Every chapter stands alone

MFA Style

Numbered chapters not required - Lots of creative wiggle room 

 

 


Resources for Formatting & Writing

 


Formatting Workshop Slides

These slides were used for the Fall 2025 formatting workshops.  The slides below walks you through the process of formatting a thesis, dissertation, or project, as well as submitting your work and graduating. We hold these workshops each semester, so if you are  interested in attending a session, please click the "Workshops" above to RSVP. Note that the RSVP form for each semester will not be provided until that semester begins.