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The thesis or dissertation represents the culmination of your academic program. It is a major achievement, reflecting your development as a professional in your chosen field. It provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your intellectual capabilities through the production of an original piece of research. While you will have the assistance of many others in completing this project, including faculty and fellow graduate students, the finished thesis or dissertation reflects your work, your effort, and your intellectual development. You should exercise great care in preparing your thesis or dissertation in order to produce a study of which you and Valdosta State University can be proud!
Important Dates
Spring 2021 Deadline: Friday, April 9. Graduation: May 7
Summer 2021 Deadline: Friday, July 9 No Summer Ceremony
Fall 2021 Deadline: Friday, November 12. Graduation: December 10
Spring 2022 Deadline: Friday, April 8. Graduation: May 6
All submission deadline times are 3:00 pm. Final drafts (already defended) of theses and dissertations are to be submitted to the Graduate School for review by each semester's published deadline, usually no less than 3 weeks before graduation of each semester. However, early submissions are encouraged. "Review" means the Graduate School will review theses and dissertations for formatting issues. The review process could extend beyond graduation. Students will then make corrections (if any) for the Graduate School (some formatting requirements will supersede specific style requirements). See the "Helpful Hints" link.
Guides and Procedures
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
E-mail the final, defended version of the thesis or dissertation as a PDF togradreviewer@valdosta.edu by the published deadline. Only the document - please e-mail questions separately. Please inidcate the version of APA used if different than APA 7th ed.
Documents received after the published deadline will be considered late. Students will not graduate until the next term.
Formatting must adhere to requirements set forth by the Graduate School.
Include the one signed signature page in the PDF document (the page signed by all committee members in black or blue ink or electronic signature – do not date when signing, only list the defense date at bottom of page). Students can send the signature page seperate when the first submit, but the completed signature page with the Associate Provosts signature should be included in the final document prior to uploading to ProQuest & Vtext and also prior to binding (forward the original to the graduate school for signing via email or campus mail).
Include contact information (name, phone numbers, and VSU e-mail address).
From this point, any edits will be made through VSU e-mail correspondence.Do notmake further changes unless directed by the Reviewer to do so.
The Graduate School’s review can take up to 3 to 4 weeks, possibly longer, depending on the number of theses and dissertations received any given semester and holidays. The goal will be to complete the review process as quickly as possible.
AFTER the review, arrangements will be made to forward the signed signature page to the student.
AFTER the review, submit the approved dissertation or thesis to ProQuest (printable guidelines).
AFTER the review, students are required to submit to VSU’s online repository - V-text. Click on the following link to complete the online permission form and upload the approved thesis or dissertation. Go to:
Remember: Students no longer have to submit copies to be bound – this is now voluntary. If one chooses to order bound copies, students must:
print/provide as many signature pages as copies to be bound for the graduate dean’s signature;
complete the Library’sbinding fee form and pay the binding fee ($20/copy);
print copies of approved version to be bound;
insert signed signature pages behind copyright page; and
deliver to Odum Library (4thfloor) - instructions are on the binding fee form.
FORMS
Thesis Committee Appointment Form(PDF format)For masters and ed specialists students only. Note: Submit to the Graduate School at least 3 semesters before graduation!
Doctoral studentsshould submit the following forms
Required submission after the review is complete: V-Text Form(online permission form for submitting electronic copy of thesis or dissertation in Word format to Odum Library Archives - at no charge!)
(Page order for a thesis or dissertation. Items with asterisks (*) are optional. )
Title Page
Copyright Page
Signature Page
Fair Use and Duplication Release Form
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Figures or Illustrations
List of Tables
*Preface
*Acknowledgments
*Dedication
Body of Text and Nontext Elements (type 2 spaces after a period ending a sentence)
Endnotes/Footnotes/Text References
Bibliography/Reference List
Appendix/Appendices (if applicable)
Many forms are in PDF format. You may need to update your PDF software to view.
Helpful Hints
The items below are offered to assist students beginning their research and completing theses or dissertations. Doctoral students should also consult their program handbooks for specific forms.