Thesis/Dissertation Workshop: What do I need to do before I graduate? (Online submission, copyright, deadlines, & formatting)

This workshop covers what you need to know as you get ready to submit your thesis or dissertation, including: 

• Copyright considerations and resources for assistance
• Increasing the visibility of your work through KU ScholarWorks 
• Considerations for delaying the release of your thesis or dissertation
• Path to completion and deadlines
• Required paperwork
• Tips and tricks for formatting your thesis/dissertation, including resources for LaTeX help
• Step-by-step demonstration of the online submission process
• Dealing with supplementary files during submission
• Optional fees

This workshop is co-sponsored by the KU Libraries and the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs

For those who are unable to attend the session on March 27^th, there are slides and a video recording of the Fall 2025 session at https://hdl.handle.net/1808/21787  .

About Fridays on Fourth
Research, write-ins, and workshops every Friday in Watson Library’s Graduate Student Study Lounge (410) and throughout the fourth floor as part of a collaborative project between KU's Libraries, Writing Center, Office of Graduate Studies, and Center for Teaching Excellence. Learn more at lib.ku.edu/fof