Dissertation Office
Summer Doctoral Candidates: There is still time to request a draft review this quarter. You are also welcome to ask for assistance in the Dissertation Office on the first floor of Regenstein. Let us know if you have questions:
About Formatting,
About Permissions,
If you need permissions to include previously material in you dissertation, be prepared to upload these permissions when you submit your dissertation. Documentation permitting re-use of the content must be attached to the Knowledge@UChicago record. These types of files should be zipped into one file, "Restricted to Admin Use," and described as "Permissions." Per the University's Dissertation Requirements: "If a dissertation includes copyrighted material beyond fair use, the author must obtain permission from the holder of the copyright."
About the Departmental Approval Form,
The dissertation defense and any changes recommended by the dissertation committee must occur before you ask for departmental approval. Ask your program administrator how much time is needed for departmental review. Some departments require a few weeks; others require a few days. The departmental review must take place before you submit your dissertation.
Or about the Survey of Earned Doctorates.
You should complete the survey before you submit your dissertation.
For detailed instructions on submitting your dissertation, see: Final Submissions.
The Dissertation Office provides information on the University's dissertation policies. We help doctoral students understand dissertation formatting and publication requirements, and we assist with the submission process. We support graduate program administrators as they manage dissertation submissions and departmental approval, and we audit completed dissertation submissions to ensure they meet University requirements. We coordinate dissertation publishing and embargoes with ProQuest and with Knowledge@UChicago.