The Dissertation and Thesis Manual provides definitive information on preparing your dissertation or thesis. If you are writing a thesis or dissertation, you should download a copy of it.

• The Dissertation and Thesis Manual (PDF)
• Formatting requirements for creative theses and dissertations (PDF)
• Additional Required Formatting

Important note: If the Dissertation and Thesis Manual and a selected style guide are in conflict regarding a specific format issue, the Manual takes precedence. See p. 5, General Guidelines, in the Dissertation and Thesis Manual.

• For your abstract (and only for your abstract), a Word formatting template is available.
• LaTeX Resources