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Master's Thesis Checklist for ETD Submissions

  1. Complete electronic document conversion to acceptable format (i.e. pdf, etc.). For further information on how to create and submit your document see http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/theses/submit-process.htm.

  2. Submit your thesis online at http://eidr.wvu.edu/

  3. Download, print and complete your Master's Thesis ETD Submission Packet

    Packet Items:
    • Completed and signed ETD Submission Signature Form.
    • $55.00* publishing fee.
    • Completed and signed UMI Master's Thesis Agreement Form (pages 3 and 4).
    • Printed copy of  title page; see Sample Title Page (pdf).
    • Printed copy of abstract page; see Sample Abstract (pdf).
    • Optional Services (for information see our online documentation)
      • UMI Open Access fee: $95.00* in addition to the base fee above.
      • Copyright fee:  $65.00* (copyright is optional but recommended).
    • *All fees may be paid in cash (exact change please), check or money order made payable to West Virginia University Libraries. All fees listed above may be paid on one check or money order.
    • Fees may be subject to change.
       
  4. Deliver your ETD Submission Packet in person or by mail to the University Libraries Acquisitions Department (Downtown Campus)

    • WVU Libraries
      Acquisitions Department
      Attn:  John H. Hagen
      Wise Library, Room 2510
      P.O. Box 6069 / 1549 University Avenue
      Morgantown, WV  26506-6069

      Phone:  (304) 293-5267
      Email: John.Hagen@mail.wvu.edu

  • Approval
If the electronic thesis is in acceptable form and the ETD Submission Packet is complete, the University Libraries will approve the submission electronically, indicating that all obligations regarding submission of the thesis to the University Libraries have been fulfilled. An official email notification will be sent to the student and to the appropriate office in the college/school or department granting the degree.  Your ETD will be catalogued and distributed on the World Wide Web according to the distribution option you have chosen.
Revised:  06-Mar-2008

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