Thesis and Dissertation Services

Thesis and Dissertation (TAD) Services is a part of the Graduate College and processes all theses and dissertations for Ohio University graduate students. TAD Services assists students in meeting formatting requirements for publication, by reviewing theses and dissertations and granting final approval, as well as providing instructions for completing the final steps required for publication and graduation.

For many advanced degrees at Ohio University, the master's thesis or doctoral dissertation is a requirement. Nearly the entire TAD process can be completed online. This website houses all of the resources needed to meet Ohio University's publication requirements and complete the final steps before graduation.

Each student writing a thesis or dissertation must complete the TAD Process in order to graduate. The TAD Process Checklist [PDF] provides step-by-step guidance beginning with students sending a TAD Submission Form and thesis or dissertation to tad@ohio.edu.

Students completing their degrees through research papers or other capstone projects may not be bound to the deadlines and guidelines on this site. If there are any questions, please verify deadlines and requirements with your department or college. TAD Services is unable to assist students in completing research papers or projects with formatting or technical issues.

 

 

Timelines & Planning

 

TAD Deadlines [PDF]TAD Process [PDF]

Dissertation Timeline [PDF]Dissertation Timeline [Word]

Thesis Timeline [PDF]Thesis Timeline [Word]

    Early for Summer Deadlines

    • Graduation Application Deadline:
      Monday, July 17, 2023 - 5 PM EDT
    • Oral Defense Deadline:
      Friday, April 28 - 5 PM EDT
    • Post-Defense Format Review Deadline:
      Friday, May 5, 2023 - 12 Noon EDT
    • Final Clearance Deadline and TAD Process Complete:
      Friday, May 12, 2023 - 12 Noon EDT

    Summer Dissertation Deadlines

    • Graduation Application Deadline: Monday, July 17, 2023 - 5 PM EDT
    • Oral Defense Deadline:
      Friday, July 28, 2023 - 3 PM EDT
    • Post-Defense Format Review Deadline:
      Friday, August 4, 2023 - 3 PM EDT
    • Final Clearance Deadline and TAD Process Complete:
      Friday, August 18, 2023 - 3 PM EDT

    Summer Thesis Deadlines

    • Graduation Application Deadline: Monday, July 17, 2023 - 5 PM EDT
    • Oral Defense Deadline:
      Friday, July 28, 2023 - 3 PM EDT
    • Post-Defense Format Review Deadline:
      Friday, August 4, 2023 - 3 PM EDT
    • Final Clearance Deadline and TAD Process Complete:
      Friday, August 18, 2023 - 3 PM EDT

    Formatting Resources

    Graduation Requirements

    • Apply for graduation by the published deadline.
    • Be enrolled in thesis (6950) or dissertation (8950) hours.
    • Complete all other course requirements.
    • Earn an accumulated GPA of at least 3.0.
    • Meet all TAD deadlines for format reviews, publication, and form submission. 

    Where are theses and dissertations published?

    The Ohio Department of Education maintains our local repository for electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) in Ohio. This repository is an open access website called the OhioLINK ETD Center and currently has over 20,000 ETDs from Ohio universities. ProQuest (Dissertation Abstracts) is a second repository used by most universities throughout the United States and includes many other theses and dissertations from around the world. Ohio University publishes all dissertations in the ProQuest repository as well. ETDs are viewed as a way to allow students and universities to gain greater access to research and to obtain cost savings and flexibility. At Ohio University, all documents filed electronically can be found at OhioLINK and also through the Alden Library ALICE Catalog.

    Contact Information

    For technical assistance or questions regarding formatting or graduation requirements, email tad@ohio.edu or call 740.597.2770.
     

    Thesis & Dissertation FAQ

    How to Submit Documents to TAD

    Submit documents and forms to tad@ohio.edu.