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Thesis and Dissertation Office

University Library

Need research help?

Welcome to the Thesis and Dissertation Office

HOURS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday	LOCATION University Library 5th Floor, Room 501
PHONE (562) 985-4013	EMAIL lib-thesis@csulb.edu

We're here to help you prepare your manuscript using the University format guidelines and the style guide approved by your department.

Ready to submit your thesis, project report or dissertation?

Be sure to bring in your manuscript before 5 p.m. on the deadline date.

Manuscripts should:

Be formatted and printed on standard printer paper.
Have your signature page complete with all signatures.
Be unbound and inside a thesis box (available at University Bookstore).
Don't forget the AUTHOR LOGIN! Fill in all 3 sections before submitting your manuscript.

More information about manuscript submission and the format evaluation process

Need help with formatting?

Refer to a mini-manuscript for examples of formatted pages.
Use our formatting checklist.
Set up a pre-submission consultation (during designated dates).
Come to a workshop.
Call or email anytime with specific questions.

Concerned about copyright?

Check out the copyright information page.
Use the sample of a copyright permission request.

Looking for a thesis?

Information about CSULB theses is available through COAST, the Library's online catalog.
Titles written after 2008 are only available on ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database.

Finishing up your research?

Browse through resources in the Research Guides created by CSULB librarians.
Borrow materials from other research libraries for free with interlibrary services.

Last Updated 1/23/12