Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis Guidelines and Procedures

These guidelines have been prepared to assist you in getting the information you need for successful completion of your master's thesis at UM-Dearborn.

Deadline to Submit for Format Check

Winter 2024: April 15, 2024
Summer 2024: August 9, 2024
Fall 2024: December 9, 2024
Winter 2025: April 14, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Enrolling in Master's Thesis

Review our Guide to Enrolling in Master's Thesis for further information on how to start. Students should follow their individual program policies and procedures in order to successfully complete their program in a timely manner. Frequent communication with your committee members is essential. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all relevant deadlines and to plan accordingly.  Deadlines cannot be altered and missing one will delay your graduation.

Helpful Guides When Researching/Writing the Thesis

Archiving Master’s Thesis

The resources below will help you format your thesis in accordance with university guidelines and archive your final thesis upon successful defense.

The format check/archiving process is required in order to release your final thesis grade. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all relevant deadlines and to plan accordingly. Individual department deadlines to defend may be different from the University's deadline to submit your defended thesis for the format check/archiving process. 

Thesis Release and Embargo Options

Format Check for Thesis

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