Dissertation and Thesis Guide

The following Dissertation and Thesis guide is available for Dedman College Master's and Doctoral students:

 

Templates

  1. A Microsoft Word template is . 
  2. Helpful reviewer notes and examples can be found .
  3. LaTeX template, can be found or check with your department.  Overleaf Professional is now available to all students.  To find out more about Overleaf, LaTex, view tutorials and more, visit .  
  4. Sample pages using the American Psychological Association formatting guidelines are available here, courtesy of the University of Toledo.

 

ÃÛÌÒ½´Scholar 

For those students uploading a thesis or dissertation to ÃÛÌÒ½´Scholar, click to download the Deposit Agreement Form.  The ETD Submission Training Guide through ÃÛÌÒ½´Libraries is available here.   

 

Contacts by School

Please reach out to your designated school contact for further formatting questions or assistance with the graduation process, deadlines, etc. 

  • Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies 
    Kerri Bennett, Associate Director for the Moody School 
    kerrit@smu.edu  
    214-768-4327
    Frances Anne Moody Hall, Suite 353   
  • Lyle School of Engineering 
    Jim Dees, Executive Director of Student Experience and Scholarship 
    jdees@lyle.smu.edu 
    214-768-1456
    Caruth Hall, Suite 353
  • Meadows School of the Arts 
    Diana Miller, Graduate Records Coordinator 
    dianam@smu.edu  
    214-768-6485