Dissertation and Thesis Guide
The following Dissertation and Thesis guide is available for Dedman College Master's and Doctoral students:
Templates
- A Microsoft Word template is available here.
- Helpful reviewer notes and examples can be found here.
- LaTeX template, can be found here or check with your department. Overleaf Professional is now available to all students. To find out more about Overleaf, LaTex, view tutorials and more, visit IT Connect blog.
- Sample pages using the American Psychological Association formatting guidelines are available here, courtesy of the University of Toledo.
SMU Scholar
For those students uploading a thesis or dissertation to SMU Scholar, click here to download the Deposit Agreement Form or to obtain the ETD Submission Training Guide.
Contacts by School
Please reach out to your designated school contact for further formatting questions or assistance with the graduation process, deadlines, etc.
- Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
Kerri Bennett, Associate Director for the Moody School
kerrit@smu.edu
214-768-4327
Frances Anne Moody Hall, Suite 353 - Lyle School of Engineering
Jim Dees, Executive Director of Student Experience and Scholarship
jdees@lyle.smu.edu
214-768-1456
Caruth Hall, Suite 353 - Meadows School of the Arts
Diana Miller, Graduate Records Coordinator
dianam@smu.edu
214-768-6485