Departmental staff are also an integral part of the thesis process.  These individuals are an additional resource for answers to questions regarding formatting.  Departmental staff also may offer guidance on the submission process through the delivery of the final research product to the Graduate School.

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Thesis Writing Assistance:

The UAA Writing Center (SMH-118) provides writing assistance to all UAA students at all levels of writing. It is staffed by formally trained undergraduate and Graduate students, as well as faculty. The Writing Center is open every day of the week.  Their new hours for Spring Semester are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday noon to 5 p.m. To confirm hours of operation, please call 907-786-6828.  Students may stop by any time the center is open for walk-in sessions. There is no fee for UAA students to use the writing center.

Tutors Available for a Fee

Grad students who would like to make arrangements for a professional private tutor may contact the Learning Resources Center.

Thesis & Dissertation Editors:

The editors listed below will work with Graduate Students on theses or dissertations for a fee.  Please contact the editor directly regarding your requirements and their rate.

Please review the Thesis Formatting PowerPoint which will assist you in correctly formatting your thesis.  We strongly advise you to have your thesis reviewed by the Graduate School prior to submission.

UAA's Thesis Formatting Handbook

Graduate School Thesis Formatting Advising Appointments and Walk-In Advising Hours:

• Personal appointments for thesis advising may be made by calling 786-1096 or emailing uaa_graduateschool@uaa.alaska.edu.

• The Office of the Graduate School is available for thesis formatting advising on a walk-in basis. Please stop by on Friday's between 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Always check the Graduate School Calendar for office closures.

Signature Page approval is mandatory before defending your thesis. Approval will save you time and heartache later.

See Signature Page example below.

Example - Signature Page

Be certain that you are compliant with publishing standards by reviewing the UAA Thesis Formatting Checklist.

For Spring 2013, Electronic Thesis Submission is mandatory.  Please check this webpage and the Workshop webpage for announcements regarding upcoming training dates and times.

Deadlines for Final Thesis Submission to the Graduate School: (The Signature Page complete with all approving signatures except for  final formatting review and approval by the Graduate School Dean.)

Fall Graduation:        December 10

Spring Graduation:    April 10

Summer Graduation: July 10

If the Graduate School thesis deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline becomes the following Monday. For example, if December 10th  falls on a Saturday the default deadline would become Monday, December 12. 

Please consult your college or school dean's office for their thesis submission deadlines for each semester to allow adequate time for their review prior to submission to the Graduate School Dean.  Please check with your college or school Dean for their deadlines so that they may have sufficient time to read the thesis and return them to students for final submission to the Office of the Graduate School on the ETD website. 

Thesis Submission Flowchart

The Thesis Submission Flowchart gives Graduate Students step-by-step guidance to submit their documents for review and approval.

Electronic Thesis Submission

You must upload and submit your thesis electronically at UMI ETD Administrator's website http://www.etdadmin.com/uaa.alaska.

Steps for Electronic Thesis Download:

1)  Enter website at http://www.etadmin.com/uaa.alaska.

2)  Go to  the students tab and click on submit to upload your final thesis on the site. More are online instructions are available if you need them.

3)  At this point, you have uploaded your final approved submission.

Your Graduate Adviser must write a memo to the Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Helena Wisniewski, through the Department Chair and Dean requesting an extension of time to complete your thesis/dissertation.  This memo is prepared on your behalf by your Graduate Adviser.  The memo must outline the circumstances that precipitated this unusual request. By approving the request for an extension of time to submit the thesis/dissertation, your Department Chair and Dean acknowledged this request for an extension and agree to review your thesis in a timely manner to allow the extension deadline to be met.

Requests for deadline extensions prepared by students are not accepted.

Requests for extension must be made not later than:

·Fall Semester:        December 1

·Spring Semester:    April 1

·Summer Semester: July 15

No extensions will be granted for any reason after December 15th for Fall Semester, April 15th for Spring Semester, and July 21st for Summer Semester.  The Graduate School staff requires adequate time to review your thesis.  You will require enough time to make any necessary corrections. The deadline  imposed by the Office of the Registrar for clearance to graduate is fixed and unable to be amended.

Extensions are made on a first come/first served basis. Not all extensions will be approved.

Copyright information

This is the link to the eCO: Electronic Copyright Office.

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Bound Copies:

If you would like to order hardcover bound copies of your thesis or dissertation for personal or departmental use, please contact the Office of the Graduate School with options offered at this time.