Deadlines for Thesis Submission to the Graduate School (2008-2009): After making all required corrections, submit
TWO FINAL COPIES with two original signed signature pages.
- Fall Graduation December 1
- Spring Graduation* *June 21: new deadline for Spring Semester 2009.
- Summer Graduation August 3*
(*If the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the deadline becomes the closest Monday. For example, if the deadline is August 1 and that falls on a Saturday, then the actual deadline will be Monday, August 3.
Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation:
UAA Thesis Format Handbook
Flow Chart of Thesis Review and Submission Process
Thesis Preparation Guidelines in Brief
Example - Signature Page
Example - COE Signature Page
Example - Title Page
Submit the Following Forms with Your Final Copies:
Master's Thesis Submission Form
Publishing Your Master's Thesis with
UMI@Dissertation Publishing (UMI/ProQuest Form)
Pages 3 & 4 are required, pages 5 & 6 are optional
Mailing Your Thesis: (a suggestion, not a requirement)
If your thesis is fairly heavy (over 60 - 75 pages), the United States Postal Service (USPS) has Flat Rate boxes that are 11 X 8.5 X 5.5 inches and should fit most theses. Pick up free Flat Rate boxes at the Post Office or order on-line at http://www.usps.com/. If the thesis is not already in a box from the copy center, such as Kinkos, wrap each of the final two copies securely with Saran Wrap or other plastic wrap so they remain in pristine condition and cannot shift or fold during shipping. Stuff old newspaper, Styrofoam peanuts, or pad with bubble wrap to close any extra gaps in the box if 5.5 inches is too high. Flat rate for shipping the box is determined not by weight, but by box size. Pay the flat rate of $10.35 and send it Priority Mail from anywhere in the United States to Alaska. Breathe a sigh of relief that your thesis will arrive in good condition and be ready for processing for the library.
