Thesis Submission
Thesis and Dissertation Submission Guidelines
Congratulations on finishing your degree! The MCPHS Libraries work with you to preserve and publish your thesis/dissertation.
What do you need to submit to the MCPHS Libraries?
For a Master’s Thesis
- One copy of your thesis as a PDF document.
- The title page of your thesis must have signatures.
- One unsigned copy of the title page of your thesis as a PDF document.
- Thesis/Dissertation Receipt Form [PDF]
- Fill in your name on the appropriate line.
- If you would like to embargo your thesis, complete the box at the bottom of the form. Your Research Advisor must sign this box. The maximum embargo time is one year.
- Institutional Repository Non-Exclusive Deposit License [PDF]
For a Doctoral Dissertation
- One copy of your dissertation as a PDF document.
- The title page of your dissertation must have signatures.
- One unsigned copy of the title page of your dissertation as a PDF.
- Thesis/Dissertation Receipt Form [PDF]
- Fill in your name on the appropriate line.
- If you have decided to embargo your dissertation, complete the box at the bottom of the form. Your Research Advisor must sign this box. The maximum embargo time is one year.
- Institutional Repository Non-Exclusive Deposit License [PDF]
- PROQUEST/UMI Agreement [PDFt
- This form must include your signature to be valid.
- If you have decided to embargo your dissertation, be sure to embargo it on the ProQuest/UMI Agreement.
- MCPHS pays for the cost of traditional publishing only.
Please note: All forms must be submitted as PDF files.
How will you submit your files to the MCPHS Libraries?
You will submit all of your completed files to the MCPHS Libraries via our online submission form.
Questions?
If you would like to access a step-by-step guide on how to submit your thesis and / or check our FAQ, please visit the Thesis and Dissertation Submission Procedures guide.
If you have any questions about these instructions or forms, please reach out to our Institutional Repository Team.