IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
San Jose State University is in the process of transitioning to a paperless system for accepting the final version of SJSU master’s theses approved by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. GS&R will continue to review a paper version of each thesis submitted by the posted deadline in order to determine whether each thesis meets University standards. The following changes apply to the last stage of the thesis review process:
As of Fall 2009, the MLK Library will no longer be processing three copies of the thesis for binding. For Fall 2009 students are instructed to submit one paper copy of the final thesis after it has been approved by Graduate Studies and Research along with the forms and payments outlined on the thesis binding checklist below. GS&R will forward the final copy to the library for binding.
In Spring 2010, the final version of the thesis approved by GS&R will be submitted electronically. Please check this website in late January 2010 for updated guidelines, forms, instructions, and a link to the electronic thesis administrator.
A bound paper version of the thesis will no longer be provided to departments. Full text versions of the thesis will be available through the external publisher, ProQuest, as well as through the MLK Library's online electronic repository.
It is important that students and faculty check this website each semester for the latest instructions and guidelines, as failure to submit the thesis as instructed may result in a delay in graduation.
SJSU Thesis Guidelines (pdf)
THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR FALL 2009 ONLY. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN LATE JANUARY 2010 FOR THE SPRING 2010 GUIDELINES.
MUST BE READ BY ALL STUDENTS SUBMITTING A MASTER’S THESIS TO THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH.
The SJSU thesis guidelines also include templates for the introductory pages of your thesis that must be followed.
Thesis Information Form (pdf)
THIS FORM IS FOR FALL 2009 ONLY. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN LATE JANUARY 2010 FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR THESIS FOR SPRING 2010 GRADUATION.
Must be filled out and included when you initially submit your thesis to Graduate Studies and Research. You do not need to have your committee members sign this form; simply print the committee members' names.
Thesis Binding Checklist (pdf)
THIS CHECKLIST IS FOR FALL 2009 ONLY. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN LATE JANUARY 2010 FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE FINAL VERSION OF THE THESIS FOR SPRING 2010 GRADUATION.
Must be read by all students whose thesis has been approved by Graduate Studies and Research and who are submitting a final copy for binding.
ProQuest/UMI Publishing Agreement (pdf)
Must be filled out, signed, and included with the final copy of the thesis for binding, along with the appropriate fees. Instructions on how to fill out this form are provided in the Thesis Binding Checklist.
Please read this agreement thoroughly and only submit the embedded forms AFTER your thesis has been approved by Graduate Studies and Research as instructed on the Thesis Binding Checklist; you may retain the informational pages for your records.
If you have any questions regarding this agreement, please contact ProQuest at 1-800-521-0600.
Sample Permission Letter for Use of Copyrighted Material (pdf)
Template for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material within a thesis.
Margins Template (doc)
Can be used to verify that the margins of your thesis are correct.
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Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations
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