Research Online is the University’s institutional repository.
The UST Libraries do not accept print versions of completed theses, dissertations. or terminal projects. Instead, submissions will be uploaded to Research Online by departmental staff.
Research Assistance: Saint Thomas librarians offer "drop-in" research help at the Reference desk of most UST libraries and are also online through chat (the chat service is available 24/7). If you would like more personalized assistance, schedule an appointment with a librarian by clicking on the "schedule consultation" button.
School of Education Graduate Writing Center: The School of Education Graduate Writing Center offers in-person, zoom, and written feedback for any graduate-level students in the School of Education including Doctoral students. Consult hours are by appointment, register with the online scheduling system. If you have any questions email gradwriting@stthomas.edu.
Minneapolis Writing Center: Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are recommended. Register with the online appointment system and choose In-Person, Zoom, or Written Feedback. Students can also email with any quick questions, for example about documentation.
Requirements for style may vary by a given department/program. Students should check with their department chair or program director for the most up-to-date information. Here are some basic FAQs to get you started:
How should my manuscript be submitted?
In what order should the pages of my thesis appear?
How should the pages of my manuscript be numbered?
How many copies of my thesis should be bound?
What is the Libraries' role in cataloging and adding metadata once the work is in Research Online?
How do I submit my completed dissertation to ProQuest Dissertation & Theses?
How should my manuscript be submitted?
Your manuscript can be submitted to your graduate coordinator in a layout and design consistent with your departmental Handbook. Instructions on formats that follow best practices can be found in the FAQ section of Research Online.
In what order should the pages of my thesis appear?
The pages of the manuscript should be assembled in the following order (all sections may not be required by your department):
How should the pages of my manuscript be numbered?
All pages before the main body of the work are numbered with Roman numerals, beginning with the title page (although it has no number on it). Use the Arabic-Roman numerals converter to determine the correct Roman numerals. All other pages, including illustrations, appendices, and the bibliography/references are numbered continuously to the last page.
How many copies of my thesis should be bound?
The Library does not accept print copies of student material. Some departments require their own bound copies, so please consult with your department's graduate coordinator.
What is the Libraries' role in cataloging and adding metadata once the work is in Research Online?
Library staff will be notified upon submission to Research Online. They will review the metadata and make additions within Research Online like adding keywords, checking that essential fields are completed, adding information to permit virtual collections creation (e.g. UST theses, _______School or Department All publications,) etc.
The uploaded works will be cataloged in LibrarySearch. The essential fields will be filled out in the bibliographic record: author, title, publication data – indicating department within the university, etc. These works will NOT appear in OCLC.
How do I submit my completed dissertation to ProQuest Dissertations and Theses?
Please consult the graduate coordinator associated with your department for information regarding the procedures for submitting completed and approved dissertations to Proquest.