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Dissertations and Theses at UGA

The University of Georgia has both electronic and print theses and dissertations.

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Note:  Some authors restrict access to their electronic thesis or dissertation for 2 years after graduation. During this period, some theses and dissertations may be either completely restricted or limited to on-campus use. UGA affiliates can view them on campus or through the vLAB service . For  UGA Theses and Dissertations , our 1999 - Summer 2001 coverage is partial.

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Search the  GIL-Find catalog  to find records for both print and electronic dissertations and theses. Make sure to add the keywords “University of Georgia” and “dissertation” or “thesis” to your search in the GIL-Find catalog. You can also limit to Dissertation/Theses using the Format filter on the left. Dissertations and theses up through 2001 are available in print, and are held in our storage facility or in Special Collections.

• Storage Facility:  UGA affiliates can request most dissertations from off-site storage in the  GIL-Find catalog . Sign in in order to request pickup. We will email you when the item is available. If you are affiliated with UGA, you are usually able to check them out.

• Special Collections:  There are also some dissertations and theses at Special Collections. Click the Request to view at Special Collections link in the GIL-Find Catalog. Special Collections copies cannot be checked out and must be viewed on-site.

Most of the dissertations in  UGA Theses & Dissertations  are available for public use. If the thesis or dissertation you want is not available online due to age or restriction to on-campus use only,  place a request  for the dissertation or thesis through your home library’s interlibrary loan department.

Non-UGA visitors can view print copies of dissertations and theses on-campus. To request to view a print copy stored at the Repository, please contact Access Services: 706.542.3256 ‌‌[email protected]

Graduate students submit their completed dissertation or thesis to Proquest. Then, the Libraries adds them to UGA Theses & Dissertations and begins to catalog them in the Gil-Find catalog . They are also listed in WorldCat for interlibrary loan requests to non-UGA users. If you have recently graduated and need more information about the status of your thesis or dissertation, contact the Graduate School at [email protected]

Check out the Graduate School's Thesis & Dissertation Requirements and the UGA Libraries' Guide to Scholarly Publishing & Communication.

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To find UGA dissertations and theses:

• Search Electronic Theses & Dissertations @UGA for open access works (partial coverage 1999-2001, all theses and dissertations 2001-present). 
• UGA theses and dissertations from Fall 2019-present are also added to the ProQuest Theses and Dissertations Global  database (off-campus use limited to current UGA affiliates). 
• Earlier theses and dissertations are available in print. 
• Make sure to add the keywords “University of Georgia” and “dissertation” or “thesis” to your search in the GIL-Find catalog.
• All print theses and dissertations are held in an off-site repository. In the catalog, click the link under the holdings tab that says “Request Repository Material” and fill out the form. You will be emailed when the document is available at the on-campus library you choose. 

Note:  Some authors restrict access to their electronic thesis or dissertation for two years after graduation. Their work may be completely restricted or limited to on-campus users. Current UGA affiliates may view the latter on campus or through the  vLab  service.

More information  

To find non-UGA dissertations, search  ProQuest Theses and Dissertations Global . Off-campus use is restricted to UGA affiliates only.

Purchasing Print Copies of Theses and Dissertations from UGA

If you would like to purchase a hard copy of a thesis or dissertation of a UGA alumnus, use the Dissertation and Thesis Printing Request Form . The Tate Print & Copy center will fulfill the request and can deliver the item by mail.

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All theses and dissertations must be submitted electronically. Please note the deadlines below that pertain to your desired graduation date. If you have applied for graduation and find you will not be able to meet one of the deadlines, you must notify the Graduate School prior to the deadline or your file may be placed on inactive status. Email: [email protected] .

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Final date to apply for degree/certificate for  Summer 2024  graduation.

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Final date for submitting program of study forms to the Graduate School for graduation in  Summer 2024 . An approved Advisory Committee form for Master of Arts, Master of Science, and all doctoral Candidates must be on file by this date.

Final date for submitting applications for admission to candidacy to the Graduate School for doctoral candidates who plan to graduate in  Summer 2024 . If you were not admitted to candidacy prior to  January 19, 2024 , you must register for 10 hours  Summer 2024 .

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June 24, 2024

Final date for submitting requests for transfer of credit, with accompanying transcripts, to the Graduate School for students graduating in  Summer 2024 .

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July 1, 2024

Final date for electronically submitting one complete copy of a thesis or dissertation for a format check for Summer 2024  graduation.

• Format check – Please be aware that this link will send you to ProQuest. All ETD submissions are handled through ProQuest.

July 15, 2024

Final date for receipt of the following by the Graduate School: Final Defense Approval Form & Electronic Thesis & Dissertation Approval Form (all doctoral, MS, MA, MHP, and MLA) and corrected copy of thesis or dissertation document submitted to ProQuest for Summer 2024  graduation.

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July 19, 2024

Final date for doctoral students to submit information for the Commencement program for Fall 2024 graduation.

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August 2, 2024

Final date for completing all requirements except submission of theses / dissertations (see earlier deadlines). The Graduate School must receive notification concerning removal of incompletes, final examinations, etc., for  Summer 2024  graduation. (This does not include grades for courses in which students are currently enrolled.)

August 5, 2024

Graduation. Diplomas will be mailed approximately six to eight weeks after graduation. Address changes, if necessary, should be made with the Office of the Registrar to ensure receipt of diplomas. Students completing degree requirements during Summer 2024  will have the option to participate in the Fall 2024  commencement ceremony.

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August 26, 2024

Date the Graduate School will accept theses / dissertations for format checks for future graduations.

Aug. 30, 2024

Final date to apply for degree/certificate for  Fall 2024  graduation.

Final date for submitting Program of Study forms to the Graduate School for graduation in  Fall 2024 . An Advisory Committee form for Master of Arts, Master of Science, and all doctoral Candidates must be on file by this date.

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Oct. 1, 2024

Final date for submitting applications for Admission to Candidacy to the Graduate School for doctoral candidates who plan to graduate in  Fall 2024 . If you were not admitted to candidacy prior to June 21, 2024 , you must register for 10 hours  Fall 2024 .

Oct. 4, 2024

Final date for submitting requests for Transfer of Credit, with accompanying transcripts, to the Graduate School for students graduating in  Fall 2024 .

Oct. 11, 2024

Final date for doctoral students to submit information for Fall 2024 Commencement Program.

• Doctoral Graduation Ceremony Information Form (EdD, PhD, DMA, DrPH only!)

Oct. 28, 2024

Final date for electronically submitting one complete copy of a thesis or dissertation for a format check for  Fall 2024  graduation.

Nov. 20, 2024

Final date for the receipt of the following by the Graduate School: Final Defense Approval Form & Electronic Thesis & Dissertation Approval Form (all doctoral, MS, MA, MHP, and MLA) and corrected copy of thesis or dissertation document submitted to ProQuest for  Fall 2024  graduation.

• ETD Approval Form

Dec. 6, 2024

Final date for completing all requirements except submission of theses / dissertations (see earlier deadlines). The Graduate School must receive notification concerning removal of incompletes, certificate completions, final examinations, etc., for  Fall 2024  graduation. (This does not include grades for courses in which students are currently enrolled.)

Graduation: Diplomas will be mailed approximately six to eight weeks after graduation. Address changes, if necessary, should be made with the Office of the Registrar to ensure receipt of diploma.

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Spring 2025, jan. 17, 2025.

Final date to apply for degree/certificate for  Spring 2025  graduation.

Final date for submitting Program of Study forms to the Graduate School for graduation in  Spring 2025 . An Advisory Committee form for Master of Arts, Master of Science, and all doctoral candidates must be on file by this date. (Use Program of Study form G138 in gradstatus.uga.edu .)

Final date for submitting applications for Admission to Candidacy to the Graduate School for doctoral candidates who plan to graduate in  Spring 2025 . If you were not admitted to candidacy prior to October 1, 2024 , you must register for 10 hours  Spring 2025 .

Feb. 24, 2025

Final date for submitting requests for Transfer of Credit, with accompanying transcripts, to the Graduate School for students graduating in  Spring 2025 .

Mar. 07, 2025

Final date for doctoral students to submit information for Spring 2025 graduation. (Use the G120 form in gradstatus.uga.edu .)

Mar. 24, 2025

Final date for electronically submitting one complete copy of a thesis or dissertation for a format check for  Spring 2025  graduation.

Apr. 14, 2025

Final date for the receipt of the following by the Graduate School: Final Defense Approval Form & Electronic Thesis & Dissertation Approval Form (all doctoral, MS, MA, MHP, and MLA) and corrected copy of thesis/dissertation for Spring 2025  graduation.

May 2, 2025

Final date for completing all requirements except submission of theses / dissertations (see earlier deadlines). The Graduate School must receive notification concerning removal of incompletes, certificate completions, final examinations, etc., for  Spring 2025 graduation. (Note: this does not include grades for courses in which students are currently enrolled.)

Graduation: The Office of the Registrar will mail diplomas will be mailed approximately six to eight weeks after graduation. Address changes, if necessary, should be made with the Office of the Registrar to ensure receipt of diploma.

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