Thesis

   Each candidate for a master's degree with a program requiring a thesis should normally enroll for thesis credit during the final two semesters of the degree program. The thesis must be prepared under the direction of a major advisor according to the Instructions for the Preparation of a Thesis. Credit is not granted until the thesis has been completed and approved by the candidate's advisory committee and the dean of the college. The time and place for defense of the thesis and the title of the thesis should be announced in advance with the defense open to the campus community.

   Four copies of the thesis in final form and approved by the student's advisory committee must be submitted to Records and Registration at least two weeks prior to the final examination period. A thesis binding fee must be paid to the Cashier's Office and a receipt submitted to Records and Registration at the time the thesis is submitted. If the actual cost of binding and postage exceeds the fee paid, the difference is billed to the candidate. If the candidate desires to have additional copies bound, binding may be arranged through Records and Registration.