Theses and Dissertations

Policy Information

Issuing Office

Registrar's Office

Affected Parties

Students

Policy Language

Some graduate degrees require a thesis, thesis project, or dissertation for graduation. Graduate thesis and dissertation requirements will not be considered complete until receipt of an acceptable copy of the approved thesis or dissertation is confirmed by Jerry Falwell Library in accordance with current library deposit policies.

Policy Rationale

To ensure that students understand the expectations set forth by the University regarding theses and dissertations.

Definition of Glossary Terms

None specified

Procedural Information

Procedures

None specified

Sanctions

None specified

Exceptions

Exceptions are granted on a case-by-case basis by the Presiding Department, Provost.

Initial Approval Date

7/1/2014

Date of Last Review

11/9/2022

Date for Review

11/9/2027