Templates
- Journal Ready Templates:
- Thesis Template
- Dissertation Template
- 3-Article Dissertation Template
- Traditional (5 Chapter) Templates:
- Thesis Template
- Dissertation Template
- Qualitative Thesis Template
Templates
- Thesis & Dissertation Checklist
- Note: Please use this checklist in preparing to submit your Thesis/Dissertation. It is built to help you work efficiently.
Thesis & Dissertation Resource
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
1
Defense Revisions and Revise
After the defense of your thesis/dissertaion, make revisions suggested from your committee and chair.
2
Send to Graduate Counselor for Revision
Send your thesis/dissertaion to your graduate coordinator, and make suggested revisions.
3
Send your thesis/dissertaion to the McKay School dean's office, and make suggested revisions.
4
Submit to Dean's Office for Approval
Submit your thesis/dissertation in PDF/ETD format to the McKay School dean's office for approval.
5
Upload to Gradprog
Upload your thesis/dissertation in PDF/ETD format to gradprog after approval from the McKay School dean's office.
For extra support with the writing and formatting requirements, schedule a meeting with Jena Green here and email the section you're working on to jena.green@byu.edu before your meeting. Jena can meet in person or on Zoom. 2-3 days
2024-2025 Graduate Graduation Deadlines for the McKay School:
(Check with your department for your program's deadlines.)
December 2024 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
Sep. 13: Last day to apply for graduation
Nov. 18: Defense has to be held by this day
Nov. 25: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean's office
Dec. 9: Deadline to submit pdf to msegradsec@byu.edu
Dec. 12: ETD upload deadline
April 2025 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
Jan. 24: Last day to apply for graduation
Mar. 24: Defense has to be held by this day
Mar. 31: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean's office
Apr. 14: Deadline to submit pdf to msegradsec@byu.edu
Apr. 17: ETD upload deadline
June 2025 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
May 5: Last day to apply for graduation
May 20: Defense has to be held by this day
May 27: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean's office
June 10: Deadline to submit pdf to msegradsec@byu.edu
June 13: ETD upload deadline
August 2025 Graduation Deadlines:
See department for defense scheduling deadline.
June 20: Last day to apply for graduation
July 15: Defense has to be held by this day
July 22: Deadline to submit the electronic MS Word version to the MSE dean's office
August 5: Deadline to submit pdf to msegradsec@byu.edu
August 8: ETD upload deadline
After you've uploaded your PDF/ETD to gradprog, your document will go through 4 additional checks:
- An initial check by Graduate Studies.
- A final check by your department.
- A final check by the Dean's Office.
- A final check by Graduate Studies.
Your department and the Dean's Office will have already signed off on all content and formatting, and their check in gradprog is a formality for the system. Graduate Studies is doing a final check on all front matter and university requirements. Watch your email for their comments, and the Dean's Office will work with you to get those final items fixed, if there are any.
You may hire an editor if you wish, however the McKay School does not require it. Please contact individual editors concerning prices. Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by the McKay School of Education.
Name | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
Catherine Smith | (801) 830-7121 | |
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 |
Contact Jena Green from the Dean's Office with any questions. You can reach her at jena.green@byu.edu or in the 306C MCKB.