Thesis/Dissertation/Project Formatting

Graduate School Formatting Handbook

These guidelines for the formatting and submission of your thesis/dissertation/project are in place to ensure consistency and professionalism in the work that represents the �ֻ�ֱ��. These guidelines are not formatting suggestions, but requirements, and must be followed accordingly.

Dissertation/Thesis/Project Templates

Use these templates to directly write your dissertation/thesis/project. *Please note, Word templates must be downloaded/opened in Microsoft Word in order to maintain formatting.

Monograph Style

Every chapter builds on the last

Word Template

PDF Example

Manuscript Style

Every chapter stands alone (use this if you are going to have published chapters)

Word Document

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MA & MFA Style

Numbered chapters not required - Lots of creative wiggle room

Word Template

PDF Example

Need Access to Microsoft Word?

Click and use your UA credentials to login and access Microsoft 365. You will be able to use all Microsoft apps online or download them to your device by clicking on the "install apps" button in the upper right corner once you've signed in.

Deadlines for Submitting Theses, Dissertations, & Projects

Resources for Formatting & Writing

Writing Center

The Writing Center assistants are trained in formatting and are available to help you! These tutors are also trained in various other areas and may be able to help you with the content of your work, and can help with structure and grammar. To make an appointment click here.

Graduate Writing

Our Graduate Writing Support Specialist Dr. Victoria Oyewola can help with all stages of the writing process. For her drop-in hours and/or to make an appointment click here.

Formatting Workshop Slides

These slides were used for the Fall 2025 formatting workshops. The slides below walks you through the process of formatting a thesis, dissertation, or project, as well as submitting your work and graduating. We hold these workshops each semester, so if you are interested in attending a session, please click the "Workshops" above to RSVP. Note that the RSVP form for each semester will not be provided until that semester begins.