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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
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