LibGuides: Thesis & Dissertation Submission Guide: Student Submission Guide

Step 1 - Thesis/Dissertation Requirements

Complete and defend your thesis/dissertation according to your department's requirements.
Once your department accepts and approves your thesis/dissertation, they will verify that you have met your thesis/dissertation requirements and approve your request for electronic submission through the Brenau Trustee Library.

Create account at ProQuest's ETD Administrator.
Format your thesis/dissertation into one PDF file.
- Be sure the final version of your thesis/dissertation includes a page with the signatures of your committee.
  This should be placed directly after the title page.
- IMPORTANT: Students must obtain written permission from the rights holders to reproduce any previously copyrighted illustrations, figures, tables, data, or tests/scales. Citing the source does not take the place of obtaining permission from the rights holders.
Upload file using the ETD upload tool. (Please follow ProQuest's required file conventions.
Complete and submit a Statement of Permission to Reproduce Thesis/Dissertation.

Uploading a Thesis/Dissertation to ProQuest [opens PDF in new window]
Instructions for Brenau University students on submitting an electronic thesis/dissertation (updated 2-12-24).

All students are required to provide copies of their theses/dissertations to the Brenau Trustee Library. Using ProQuest's ETD Administrator fulfills this requirement.
Some programs require that students order print copies for departmental records. Contact your department for specific requirements.
Orders must be placed before submitting your thesis/dissertation. The submission platform does not allow order details to be changed once the thesis/dissertation has been submitted.