A. Yes. Open publication of your electronic thesis or dissertation via OhioLINK is a graduation requirement at the University of Dayton.
A. No. After your electronic thesis or dissertation has been accepted and published, and you have graduated, you may not later request removal of your electronic thesis or dissertation from the OhioLINK database.
A. Yes, you can purchase commercially bound copies of your thesis or dissertation for a nominal fee. See the Requesting Bound Copies tab.
Q. Why does my thesis/dissertation need to be turned in so early?
A. The deadlines are in place to help you and your fellow graduates. The submission of your thesis or dissertation is an important requirement for earning your degree. Each paper must be reviewed and approved by the Graduate School. It becomes very difficult to connect with students once they graduate if corrections are needed. It also holds up the binding process for the entire list of graduates who are waiting for their bound copies.
Q. What if I get married and my last name will change in the middle of this process?
A. Names must be changed with the Registrar's Office in one of three ways:
1. Fill out "Change of Name" form and have it notarized.
2. Go to Room 411 St. Mary's Hall with marriage certificate or picture ID that shows the new name on it, fill out the "Change of Name" form and have it notarized there.
3. Make copy of marriage certificate, attach brief letter asking to change the name. Be sure to include student ID number or social security number and sign with new name. Mail letter and certificate copy to the Registrar's Office.
Q. What if I notice an error after I have submitted my printed manuscript to be bound? Can I make corrections to my manuscript?
A. Yes, as long as the manuscript has not been sent to the bindery. It is the student's responsibility to print the corrected pages and submit them. Contact the Graduate School for more information.