University Dissertation Guides and Templates

Here you’ll find official dissertation and thesis guides published by universities. Requirements can change, so confirm that the linked information applies to the student’s program and degree.

Links last updated: August 23, 2026.

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American University: ETD formatting guidance with Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates.
Arizona State University: Graduate College format manual, checklist, instructions, and required Format Wizard for Word or LaTeX.
Auburn University: ETD guide with Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates, sample pages, and accessibility requirements.

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Boston University: Guide for writers of theses and dissertations with Microsoft Word templates and instructional materials.

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Case Western Reserve University: ETD formatting, submission, and digital-accessibility requirements.
Clemson University: Formatting requirements, Microsoft Word template, checklist, and ETD instructions.
Columbia University: GSAS formatting guidelines with Microsoft Word and LaTeX dissertation templates.
Cornell University: Formatting requirements, required sections, Microsoft Word templates, and LaTeX resources.

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Duke University: ETD formatting guide with Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates.

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Emory University: Laney Graduate School thesis and dissertation guidelines with downloadable templates.

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Florida International University: ETD manual, formatting templates, and tutorials.
Florida State University: Word and LaTeX templates with formatting assistance from the Manuscript Clearance Office.

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George Mason University: Dissertation and thesis resources, university policies, and completion support.
George Washington University: University formatting requirements with school-specific guides and Microsoft Word resources.
Georgetown University: Formatting requirements with separate Word templates for Windows and Mac, plus LaTeX files.
Georgia State University: College of Arts & Sciences formatting guidebook and required Microsoft Word templates.
Georgia Institute of Technology: Thesis manual, Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates, checklists, and submission resources.

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Harvard University: GSAS dissertation formatting guidance with page, text, copyright, and submission requirements.
Howard University: Graduate School thesis and dissertation manual covering university formatting requirements.

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Indiana University Indianapolis: Microsoft Word and Google Docs templates, format-review checklist, and formatting workshop materials.

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Johns Hopkins University: ETD formatting requirements, submission checklist, and PDF/A conversion instructions.

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Kansas State University: Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates with an ETDR handbook, formatting instructions, and technical guides.

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Liberty University: University-approved writing-style templates, sample papers, and related writing aids. Dissertation requirements may differ by program.

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Michigan State University: Formatting requirements, sample pages, workshops, and submission resources.
Mississippi State University: Thesis and dissertation standards with automated Microsoft Word templates and instructions.
Missouri State University: Thesis and Dissertation Publishing Guide with formatting and submission resources.
Montana State University: Standard ETD formatting guide with an alternative scholarly-works formatting option.

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Northeastern University: University ETD information with links to school- and college-specific requirements.

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The Ohio State University: Formatting requirements, accessibility guidance, sample pages, and templates. Some templates require an OSU login.
Ohio University: TAD formatting resources, college-specific templates, process checklists, and technical help.
Oklahoma State University: Graduate College thesis and dissertation guidelines with related student resources.
Oregon State University: Thesis guide with formatting instructions and pretext-page templates.

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Pennsylvania State University: Thesis and Dissertation Handbook, submission guidance, and formatting resources.
Portland State University: ETD formatting requirements with title-page templates for monograph and multi-paper formats.
Princeton University: University Archives submission instructions with dissertation and thesis formatting requirements.
Purdue University: Required official templates in Standard, APA, and LaTeX/Overleaf formats.

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Rice University: Thesis formatting requirements, manuscript organization, and sample title-page information. Word and LaTeX templates are also available.
Rutgers University: Electronic thesis and dissertation style guide covering formatting, accessibility, preliminary pages, pagination, and submission preparation.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Graduate School templates for dissertations, theses, and research papers. Formatting guidelines are available here.
Stanford University: Dissertation and thesis requirements covering manuscript order, title pages, pagination, margins, images, supplemental files, and published material.

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Temple University: Dissertation and Thesis Handbook covering manuscript preparation, required content, and Temple’s formatting requirements.
Texas A&M University: Current formatting guidelines plus Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates for theses, dissertations, and records of study.
Texas Tech University: Formatting manual, Microsoft Word templates, tutorials, forms, and guidance on AI use in theses and dissertations.
Tufts University: Graduate thesis and dissertation organization, formatting, submission requirements, and sample title-page information.

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The University of Alabama: Thesis and dissertation preparation guide, formatting resources, submission instructions, and access to the university’s template generator.
University of Arizona: Separate formatting guides for doctoral dissertations and master’s theses, plus a pre-submission checklist. Microsoft Word sample pages are available here.
University of Arkansas: Official resources for formatting and submitting graduate dissertations, theses, and capstones.
University at Buffalo: Electronic thesis and dissertation formatting requirements, submission instructions, and a final-submission checklist.
University of Central Florida: Thesis and dissertation formatting requirements, workshops, deadlines, forms, FAQs, and final-submission guidance.
University of Colorado Boulder: Campus-wide formatting specifications for master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates are available here.
University of Connecticut: Doctoral dissertation preparation and submission requirements, including margins, fonts, pagination, abstract requirements, and approval procedures. Master’s thesis requirements are available separately.
University of Florida: Graduate School assistance with thesis and dissertation formatting, review, and submission. Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates are available here.
University of Georgia: Graduate School style requirements, software guidance, format-check information, and electronic submission resources.
University of Houston: University-wide electronic thesis and dissertation submission information. Students should also check their college’s requirements and templates.
University of Illinois Chicago: Graduate College Thesis Manual covering the preparation of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. Electronic formatting requirements are available here.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Graduate College formatting requirements plus Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates, accessibility guidance, and manuscript-organization instructions.
University of Iowa: Readability standards, thesis templates, formatting assistance, submission guidance, and publication information.
University of Kansas: Formatting requirements, templates, submission instructions, deadlines, copyright information, and embargo guidance.
University of Kentucky: Formatting and submission requirements for electronic theses and dissertations, including separate instructions for master’s and doctoral manuscripts.
University of Maryland, College Park: ETD Style Guide, Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates, filing instructions, embargo information, and electronic submission requirements.
University of Massachusetts Amherst: Graduate School formatting requirements, manuscript checklist, technical assistance, and electronic submission guidance. The current formatting manual is available here.
University of Michigan: Rackham Graduate School dissertation formatting requirements, final checks, accessibility guidance, and links to approved templates. Microsoft Word instructions and a downloadable template are available here.
University of Minnesota: Thesis and dissertation formatting requirements, electronic submission instructions, file specifications, and publication options. Microsoft Word formatting help is available here.
University of Mississippi: Step-by-step thesis and dissertation preparation instructions. The formatting manual, Microsoft Word templates, and LaTeX template are available here.
University of Missouri: Formatting requirements for margins, spacing, headings, pagination, preliminary pages, tables, figures, and electronic submission.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln: Formatting instructions and sample pages covering front matter, body matter, back matter, margins, spacing, and pagination.
University of Nevada, Reno: Graduate School formatting requirements, filing instructions, templates, sample pages, and forms for theses and dissertations.
University of New Mexico: Thesis and dissertation formatting requirements to use with the student’s program style. Graduate Studies manuscript templates are available here.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Graduate School thesis and dissertation guide, formatting examples, submission checklist, workshops, copyright information, and electronic filing instructions.
University of North Texas: Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Handbook, sample manuscripts, LaTeX files, and guidance for traditional, multi-article, and creative-work formats.
University of Notre Dame: Formatting guide, checklist, example pages, common-error guidance, Microsoft Word template, and LaTeX resources.
University of Oregon: Thesis and dissertation style manual, prefatory-page templates, submission instructions, graduation checklists, and resources for LaTeX users.
University of Pennsylvania: PhD dissertation formatting guide and checklist plus Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates. Requirements for research master’s theses are available through the university’s Research Master’s Students page.
University of Pittsburgh: University requirements for preparing and submitting electronic theses and dissertations. Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates are available here.
University of Rhode Island: Graduate School formatting standards and guidance covering the process from proposal through defense and electronic submission.
University of South Carolina: Formatting guide, Microsoft Word template, sample submissions, format-check information, and electronic filing requirements.
University of South Florida: Section-by-section ETD formatting requirements, PDF examples, accessibility guidance, workshops, and submission resources.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Guide to preparing theses and dissertations, formatting tips, multimedia guidance, and common-error information. Standard, multipart, and LaTeX templates are available here.
University of Texas at Austin: Formatting and digital-submission guidance for dissertations, treatises, theses, and reports, including Graduate School templates and final-submission requirements.
University of Utah: Detailed handbook covering formatting, manuscript review, copyright, accessibility, publication, and submission. Microsoft Word and LaTeX templates plus sample pages are available here.
University of Virginia: Graduate thesis and dissertation submission requirements, committee information, graduation procedures, and guidance on electronic publication and embargoes.
University of Washington: Formatting requirements, title-page templates, submission checklist, copyright guidance, publication options, and electronic filing instructions.
University of Wisconsin–Madison: Detailed guide to preparing, formatting, defending, and depositing a doctoral dissertation, including accessibility requirements and embargo information.
University of Wyoming: Thesis and dissertation guides, preliminary-page templates, Microsoft Word formatting manuals, and a LaTeX sample.

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Vanderbilt University
Thesis and dissertation formatting requirements, sample pages, font guidance, and submission instructions.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Electronic thesis and dissertation guidelines, formatting requirements, submission procedures, and deadlines.
Virginia Tech
ETD formatting guidance and submission help, including an official Word template.

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Wake Forest University
Thesis and dissertation instructions, graduation checklists, required forms, and a title-page template.
Washington State University
Dissertation and thesis requirements, submission guidance, and links to formatting resources and templates.

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Yale University
Dissertation submission instructions, formatting guidance, required forms, and electronic filing procedures.