M.A. Thesis Submission Guidelines
M.A. students should begin the process of thesis submission at least one month prior to defending their thesis before a committee. Additionally, all completed paperwork must be submitted in person to The Graduate School before it is uploaded online. Students will not be permitted to upload manuscripts to The Graduate School website if documentation is delivered through the mail, or if documentation is incomplete and/or lacking authorized signatures. The following are lists of important upcoming thesis submission dates and a checklist of all necessary steps that need to be taken for thesis submission. For more information, please visit the USC Graduate School website.Upcoming Thesis Submission Deadlines for the 2009-10 Academic Year:
Fall 2009
Degree Conferral Date: December 16, 2009
Deadline to submit signed and completed thesis/dissertation paperwork to The Graduate School: Monday, November 2,, 2009, by 5 p.m., PST
Deadline to upload thesis or dissertation: Monday, November 2,, 2009, by 5 p.m., PS
Spring 2010
Degree Conferral Date: May 14, 2010
Deadline to submit signed and completed thesis/dissertation paperwork to The Graduate School: Thursday, April 1, 2010, by 5 p.m., PST
Deadline to upload thesis or dissertation: Thursday, April 1, 2010, by 5 p.m., PST
Summer 2010
Degree Conferral Date: August 10, 2010
Deadline to submit signed and completed thesis/dissertation paperwork to The Graduate School: Thursday, July 1, 2010, by 5 p.m., PST
Deadline to upload thesis or dissertation: Thursday, July 1, 2010, by 5 p.m., PST
Thesis Submission Checklist
* Copy of the Approval to Submit Defended and Final Copy of Doctoral Work form or Approval to Submit Final Copy of Master's Thesis form (signed by the entire committee and dated by the committee chairperson)* Original Signature Page (signed by the entire committee)
* Documentation Review form (signed and dated by student and department staff advisor)
* Receipt for Paid Publication/Binding Fee ($110 for doctorate; $100 for M.A./M.S.; payable at the Cashier's Office)
* Copy of the latest Appointment of Committee form or Change of Committee form (signed by the student, Dean, Department Chair, or Director and Dean of the conferring unit). For students whose degree falls under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. (See Guidelines, Appendix H)
* Copy of the Verification of Completion of the Requirements for the Doctoral (Master's) Degree form (completed and signed/dated by the Graduate Advisor and Dean, Department Chair, or Director).
