Thesis Resources
Many graduate programs at the College of Charleston have a thesis option for completing the degree. If this applies to you, be sure to utilize the resources below as you complete your thesis.
Writing your Thesis
Before you begin writing your thesis, it is important to review the Graduate School's Thesis Manual. The manual covers the general timeline for developing your thesis, regulations governing theses in all programs, and formatting instructions. While the manual provides general instructions, citation styles should adhere to the student's discipline and may vary program to program. Some programs may also have their own thesis requirements and students should consult their program director.
Submitting your Thesis
The deadline to submit a thesis to the Graduate School is always the last day of classes of the term the student intends to graduate. For summer graduates, the deadline is the last day of classes of the last summer term.
| Graduating Term | Deadline to Defend Thesis | Deadline to Submit Thesis Forms to Graduate School | Deadline to Submit Thesis to ProQuest ETD |
| Spring 2023 | Wednesday, April 12 | Friday, April 21 | Wednesday, April 26 |
| Summer 2023 | Wednesday, July 19 | Friday, July 28 | Wednesday, August 2 |
| Fall 2023 | Monday, November 20 | Wednesday, November 29 | Monday, December 4 |
| Spring 2024 | Wednesday, April 10 | Friday, April 19 | Wednesday, April 24 |
The Graduate School requires graduate students submit their theses online through ProQuest ETD. As a result, a thesis does not need to be printed and bound unless the student wants a copy for their records. The thesis is added to an online database that is then searchable via the internet and the College of Charleston's Library database.
ProQuest also has several helpful resources:
Copyright Resources
Looking for a Thesis
Approved theses are available in ProQuest, which is accessible through the College of Charleston's Library databases.
Those searching for a copy of a previously written College of Charleston student thesis that is not available through ProQuest or the Library's catalog can contact the Special Collections Department at the Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library.
