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Thesis Advisor
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Thesis Advisor
125 Caldwell Hall
607-255-5828
E-mail

Ginger Guidi
Administrative Assistant
125 Caldwell Hall
607-255-6320
E-mail

Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs.:
9 a.m. to noon; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Wed. and Fri.:
9 a.m. to noon; no afternoon hours

2009 Deadlines:
Electronic and paper submissions:
Jan. 6, noon
May 1, noon
Aug. TBD, noon

Conferral dates:
Jan. 14
May 24
Aug. TBD

Submit your dissertation or thesis electronically using eCommons
Step by step instructions for producing and submitting a PDF version of a dissertation or thesis

Formatting guidelines and templates

Doctoral Dissertation and Master's Thesis Guide:
Formatting, Production, and Submission Requirements
(PDF)
Step by step instructions for producing and submitting your bound dissertation or thesis, including administrative requirements for graduation.

Templates:
 Introduction (Dissertation .doc)
 Introduction (Thesis .doc)
 Chapters and text body (Papers option .doc)
 Chapters and text body (Non-papers option .doc)
 LaTeX templates

Typists, editors and couriers:
The Thesis Advisor maintains a resource list. Click to download (PDF 19K)


Steps to completion -- forms you'll need

Ph.D.
  1. Schedule of Examination (PDF)
  2. Results of Examination (PDF)
  3. Degree Information Card (Online)
    Degree Information Card* (PDF)
  4. Approval of Dissertation (PDF)
  5. UMI (PDF)
  6. Survey of earned doctorates (PDF)  (Confidentiality statement)
* For non-registered students only
Master's
  1. Schedule of Examination (PDF)
  2. Results of Examination (PDF)
  3. Degree Information Card (Online)
    Degree Information Card* (PDF)
  4. Approval of Thesis (PDF)

Optional forms:
 Designation of Proxy for Examinations/Thesis Approval (PDF)
 General Petition (PDF)

Useful links:
 CBS Digital Services printing and copying services
 Commencement Web site
 Cap and gown rental form
 Graduate School calendar
 University calendar

General information

Note to unregistered students

If you will not be registered when you defend your thesis or dissertation, or you're not registered during the preparation process, please contact your Graduate Student Service Representative (GSSR).

Working with the Thesis Advisor

The Thesis Advisor of the Graduate School must approve the final format of a thesis or dissertation before it is copied and presented for final submission to the Graduate School.

Students should consult with the Thesis Advisor, as necessary, during the dissertation and thesis preparation process. The Thesis Advisor is available during posted office hours for advice on standards and requirements and will confer with students at any stage of dissertation or thesis preparation. Students with questions can contact the Thesis Advisor by phone (255-5828) or by e-mail (thesis@cornell.edu).