Research, Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines

Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Manual

Refer to the "Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Manual" for detailed instructions on writing, formatting, and submitting your Thesis, Dissertation, or Capstone. For questions, contact Emily Close, Graduate Student Support Specialist, at eclose@radford.edu.

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission

Ensure your draft is 100% complete before submitting it to the Graduate College Copy Editor. Allow at least two weeks for formatting (see deadlines below).
The Thesis Preparation Manual will guide you through the process.

Submission Checklist

Convene Thesis/Dissertation Committee.
Defend your Thesis/Dissertation Proposal.
Defend your Thesis/Dissertation.
Submit the completed draft to gradthesis@radford.edu.
Submit the edited final version to gradthesis@radford.edu.

Student Submission Deadlines

2024-2025 Term	Draft Deadline	Final Deadline
Fall 2024	11/22/2024	12/20/2024
Spring 2025	4/14/2025	5/16/2025
Summer 2025	7/11/2025	8/8/2025