Masters, Educational Specialists, and Doctoral Dissertations

All UNO theses and dissertations for masters, educational specialist or doctoral degrees are now required to be submitted electronically. Complete details are available from the Graduate Office.

How can I obtain copies?

During the electronic submission process you will have an opportunity to purchase copies. UNO will not bind copies. Your dissertation or thesis will be available electronically through Dissertations and Theses @ UNO.

Will a print copy of my thesis or dissertations be available in the library?

The library will acquire, catalog and store one printed copy of each thesis or dissertation. The library will purchase and process the archival copy at no expense to the student. No action is required by the student to assure that a copy will be placed in the library archives.

Honor's Theses, Writer's Workshop and Creative Theses (M.F.A.)

What will binding my thesis copies cost?

$9.00 per copy.

If I decide I want additional copies bound at a later date, can I submit them to the Library?

No. The Library will accept personal copies only at the time of original submission. If you want additional copies bound later, contact Houchen Bindery.

What must I include with my thesis?

For Honors Theses and Writers Workshop Theses:

1. Honors' Office or Writers Workshop Thesis Acceptance Form.
2. A separate copy of your title page.
3. Two copies of your thesis for the Library, an archive copy and circulating copy. Any number of department, advisor, and personal copies may be included.
4. Each copy MUST be submitted in its own envelope.

For Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Project:

1. Creative thesis Acceptance Form.
2. A separate copy of your title page.
3. One copy of your thesis for the Library for archives, two department copies, and up to one personal copy.
4. Each copy MUST be submitted in its own envelope.

What is an Archive copy, and how does it differ from other copies?

The Archive copy is a permanent, non-circulating master copy, held in the Archives Division. It is used to make replacement circulating copies, and to serve as a record of scholarship at UNO. The Archive copy should be on 20 lb. Bond paper, and must have original acceptance signatures. Illustrations, graphs, etc., also must be original. OTHER DISTRIBUTION DESIGNATIONS: Place a post-it note on signature page. Designations placed on the envelopes will be lost!

How long after I submit my thesis can I expect to pick up my personal copies?

Bindery shipments are sent out every two weeks, and are usually back within three weeks. Callbacks for errors and omissions will significantly delay return of your thesis copies.

Where will I pick up my personal copies?

At the offices of your academic department.

How can I track my thesis in the system?

1. Your theses copies will be sent for binding in the next available binding shipment. Return is generally expected in 4-8 weeks.
2. Check the Library's web site for information on when your thesis will be available.
3. When your thesis is returned to your department for distribution, the "available" date will be filled in.
4. When your thesis is cataloged, the title will be linked to the GENISYS record for your thesis.