• Policies Pertaining to the Doctoral Dissertation

Effective January 2009, the University provides for a choice between two options for submittal of a dissertation to the Office of the Graduate Studies in partial and/or final fulfillment of the requirements for award of the doctoral degree.

1. The newest and recommended option is for Digital Dissertation Submission. This process involves preparation and approval of a dissertation manuscript, followed by conversion to digital pdf format and remote upload of the file. Due to reduced administrative tasks and processing costs, digital submission is substantially cheaper than the traditional hard-copy submittal process. Depending on publication options chosen, authors will save $33 - $43 plus whatever the very significant costs would be for archival quality papers, in addition to ink, as required in the traditional hard copy submittal process.
   
   Regulations and Guidelines for Digital Dissertation Submission
   
   University at Albany Digital (ETD) Dissertation Submittal Website
   
   
2. The second alternative for dissertation submittal is traditional printed copies on archival quality paper. This option is being phased out by the University but remains currently available to finishing degree candidates.
   
   Regulations and Guidelines for Hard Copy (printed) Dissertation Submission.