Thesis & Dissertation Approval

Thesis & Dissertation Approval Process

Standards for Writing - Dissertation Secretary. The master's thesis and doctoral dissertation must demonstrate the candidate's capacity for original and independent work, include a critical evaluation of previous research, and emphasize new conclusions. The format of the thesis/dissertation also must conform to the guidelines found in the Andrews University Standards for Written Work.

When, in the opinion of the student and his/her full committee, the thesis/dissertation has been completed satisfactorily and a final draft has been submitted, the committee, by official action, declares it to be ready for the oral defense. Before a defense can take place, however, the candidate must submit the committee-approved thesis/dissertation to the dissertation secretary (preferably six to eight weeks before graduation) who checks it for conformity to the Andrews University Standards for Written Work. After it is approved, a date for the defense may be set in consultation with the chair of the department or the program director.

Bonnie Proctor, Dissertation Secretary

Phone  (269) 471-3276
Email   proctorb@andrews.edu