Thesis and Dissertation Services

Thesis and Dissertation (TAD) Services is a part of the Graduate College and processes all theses and dissertations for Ohio University graduate students. TAD Services assists students in meeting formatting requirements for publication, by reviewing theses and dissertations and granting final approval, as well as providing instructions for completing the final steps required for publication and graduation.

For many advanced degrees at Ohio University, the master's thesis or doctoral dissertation is a requirement. Nearly the entire TAD process can be completed online. This website houses all of the resources needed to meet Ohio University's publication requirements and complete the final steps before graduation.

Each student writing a thesis or dissertation must complete the TAD Process in order to graduate.The TAD Process Checklist [DOCX]  provides step-by-step guidance beginning with students sending a TAD Submission Form and thesis or dissertation to tad@ohio.edu .

Students completing their degrees through research papers or other capstone projects may not be bound to the deadlines and guidelines on this site. If there are any questions, please verify deadlines and requirements with your department or college. TAD Services is unable to assist students in completing research papers or projects with formatting or technical issues.

Early for Summer 2025 Deadlines

All deadlines listed in this category apply to both theses and dissertations.

• Graduation Application Deadline:Monday, July 14, 2025
• Oral Defense Deadline:Friday, April 25, 2025
• Post-defense Format Review Deadline:Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3 p.m.
• Final Clearance Deadline:Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Summer 2025 Deadlines

All deadlines listed in this category apply to both theses and dissertations.

• Graduation Application Deadline:Monday, July 14, 2025
• Oral Defense Deadline:Friday, July 25, 2025
• Post-defense Format Review Deadline:Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3 p.m.
• Final Clearance Deadline:Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3 p.m.

Early for Fall 2025 Deadlines

All deadlines listed in this category apply to both theses and dissertations.

• Graduation Application Deadline:Monday, September 29, 2025
• Oral Defense Deadline:Friday, August 8, 2025
• Post-defense Format Review Deadline:Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12 noon
• Final Clearance Deadline:Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12 noon

Contact Information

For technical assistance or questions regarding formatting or graduation requirements, email  tad@ohio.edu  or call 740.597.2770.

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