For Faculty: Submitting Dissertations & Theses

The library is committed to publishing and retaining dissertations/theses from St. Ambrose University's Doctoral and Masters programs.

The library keeps 2 physical copies of each dissertation/thesis and we also publish these dissertations/theses in the following database:

Students are responsible for submitting their completed dissertation/thesis to the library.  Dissertations/theses may be submitted once they have been defended, revised (if necessary), properly formatted, and approved for publication by the student's advisor.

Students will submit their dissertation/thesis for publication using this link.  The student will need to create an account to submit.

Students are required to purchase 2 hardcover, 8 ½ X 11 copies of their dissertation/thesis for the library.  Students are also obliged to pay a $75 copyright registration fee to digitally publish the dissertation/thesis.

Students may pay the copyright registration fee and order physical copies of their dissertation/thesis here.

The prices for hardcover, 8 ½ X 11 copies are...

• 1-2 copies = $62 each
• 3-4 copies = $56 each
• 5+ copies = $50 each

Any questions about the dissertation/thesis submission process should be directed to:

• Julie Dobek / Library Office Coordinator / DobekJulieA@sau.edu / 563-333-6463

Any questions about formatting, revising, or approving the dissertation/thesis for publication should be directed to:

• The student's advisor

Library Reference Desk
(563)-333-6245 / librefdesk@sau.edu  

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