Research, Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines

Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Manual

Refer to the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Manual [PDF] for detailed instructions on writing, formatting, and submitting your Thesis, Dissertation, or Capstone. For questions, contact Emily Close, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Success, at eclose@radford.edu.

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission

Ensure your draft is 100% complete before submitting it to the Office of Graduate Affairs Format Reviewer. Allow at least two weeks for formatting (see deadlines below).
The Thesis Preparation Manual [PDF] will guide you through the process.

Submission Checklist

Convene Thesis/Dissertation Committee.
Defend your Thesis/Dissertation Proposal.
Defend your Thesis/Dissertation.
Submit the final paper to gradthesis@radford.edu.
Format Reviewer will upload paper to Library repository with any necessary format changes.

Student Submission Deadlines

2025-2026 Term	Format Review Deadline	Final Deadline
Fall 2025	12/1/2025	12/19/2025
Spring 2026	4/20/2026	5/8/2026
Summer 2026	7/27/2026	8/21/2026