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

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

Student Submission Deadlines

2025-2026 Term	Format Review Deadline	Final Deadline
Summer 2026	7/27/2026	8/21/2026
Fall 2026	11/27/2026	12/21/2026
Spring 2027	4/16/2027	5/10/2027
Summer 2027	7/30/2027	8/23/2027