Thesis/Dissertation Approval Process

Some of our master's and Ph.D. programs require a successfully defended thesis or dissertation to complete the degree. Students must follow the below submittal and approval process for these documents.

1. Student uploads file at www.coastal.edu/forms/manuscripts.php

2. Committee chair approves for content and formatting on behalf of committee.

3. Program Director approves formatting and program specific requirements.

4. College Dean's Office approves on behalf of college specific requirements.

5. College of Graduate and Continuing Studies' Dean's Office approves on behalf of Graduate Studies.

6. Student uploads approved file to www.etdamin.com/ for copyright assignment and library posting and abstract distribution.

7. CGCS Dean's Office approves for library posting and abstract distribution.

8. Library posts manuscript at digitalcommons.coastal.edu/etd/