The Dissertation

Rackham’s Dissertation Handbook, doctoral deadlines, and other resources for preparing the dissertation.

The Dissertation Handbook

The Dissertation Handbook answers many questions about submitting your dissertation to Rackham Graduate School.

Abstract & Dissertation Format Guidelines

Abstract & Dissertation Format Guidelines.

Graduate School Academic Policies: Section 5, Doctoral Degrees

A Summary of Requirements for Doctoral Candidates to Complete the Doctoral Degree.

Dissertation Resources

General Center for Statistical Consultation and Research CSCAR offers the following services: Proposal Presentation and Study Design, Dataset Consulting, Choice of Statistical Methods, Use of Statistical Software, Interpretation of Results,…

Dissertation Timeline

Step 1 Verify your committee has been approved by reviewing your unofficial transcript through Wolverine Access 6 months prior to Group Pre-Defense. Review Rackham's Dissertation & Abstract Format Guidelines. Step…

Common Dissertation & Abstract Format Errors

Abstract Problems Abstract title and Dissertation title do not match each other Abstract student name and Dissertation student name do not match each other Abstract and Dissertation student and chair…

Dissertation Embargo Request

The Rackham Graduate School requires that all dissertations be made publicly available upon degree conferral. In limited circumstances, there may be reason to delay the public access to a dissertation…

Guidelines for Dissertation Committee Formation

Guidelines for Dissertation Committee Formation