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Note: Please use this checklist in preparing to submit your thesis/dissertation. It is built to help you work efficiently.
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Thesis & Dissertation Resources
Welcome to Thesis & Dissertations Resources. To effectively begin your writing journey, you'll need an APA Style 7th Edition Manual, one of our provided templates, and the thesis & dissertation checklist. This page offers essential resources to help you write, format, and complete your thesis or dissertation. Whether you're in the early stages of writing or preparing to submit, these tools are designed to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your work meets academic standards with ease.
Getting Started
- Download one of the templates and the checklist.
- Watch the introductory video to familiarize yourself with the template.
- Begin writing in the template or move your text into the template.
- Assign MS Word Styles to each heading and update the table of contents. Watch this video to learn how.
- Check your documents against each item in the checklist. Use the tutorials for help.
Timeline After Defense
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Additional Information
For extra support with the writing and formatting requirements, email jena.green@byu.edu to schedule a meeting. Jena can meet in person or on Zoom with 2-3 days notice.
2025-2026 Graduate Graduation Deadlines for the McKay School:
(Check with your department for your program's deadlines.)
December 2025 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
Oct. 15: Last day to apply for graduation
Nov. 14: Last day to hold defense
Nov. 21: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
Dec. 12: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
Dec. 16: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
Oct. 15: Last day to apply for graduation
Nov. 14: Last day to hold defense
Nov. 21: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
Dec. 12: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
Dec. 16: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
April 2026 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
Jan. 23: Last day to apply for graduation
March 20: Defense has to be held by this day
March 27: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
April 17: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
April 20: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
Jan. 23: Last day to apply for graduation
March 20: Defense has to be held by this day
March 27: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
April 17: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
April 20: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
June 2026 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
March 12: Last day to apply for graduation to walk in April 2026 (May 4 for those not wanting to walk)
May 15: Defense has to be held by this day
May 22: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
June 12: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
June 16: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
March 12: Last day to apply for graduation to walk in April 2026 (May 4 for those not wanting to walk)
May 15: Defense has to be held by this day
May 22: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
June 12: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
June 16: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
August 2026 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
March 12: Last day to apply for graduation to walk in April 2026 (June 18 for those not wanting to walk)
July 10: Defense has to be held by this day
July 17: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
Aug. 4: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
Aug. 7: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
March 12: Last day to apply for graduation to walk in April 2026 (June 18 for those not wanting to walk)
July 10: Defense has to be held by this day
July 17: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean’s office
Aug. 4: Deadline to submit PDF to msegradsec@byu.edu
Aug. 7: Deadline to upload ETD (PDF) to Gradprog
Once your thesis/dissertation has been released for publication on the BYU Scholars Archive website, it will be available for worldwide access. You can search for and download theses/dissertations and faculty publications on this website and access article metrics (e.g., number of downloads).
The following individuals can be hired to support students in the formatting and writing process. It is not mandatory to hire an editor. Please contact editors concerning prices. Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by the McKay School of Education.
Writing Support | ||
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Margaret Zerkle | (801) 766-5147 | |
Suzy Bills | (602) 318-2218 | |
Jessie Scoville | (734) 272-1473 | |
Stirling Miller | (801) 675-6044 | |
Faculty Publishing Service, Heather Randall | (801) 824-9334 | |