Once your thesis is complete, you must have it approved by at least three members of the faculty, usually the professors who have directed your research and writing.

Have the approving faculty members sign your acceptance page, which is a required section of your thesis.

Once you are ready to begin the submission process, email the IU Graduate School recorder in the Graduate Office at IUPUI to schedule a format check. The scheduling of this appointment is mostly determined by the post-defense revisions required by your committee, but should take place well in advance of your expected graduation date to avoid delay. Submit the following for the format check:

• Committee approved thesis
• Copy of the signed acceptance page

Once the format is approved, upload the approved document to IUPUI ScholarWorks.

University Graduate School no longer requires a bound copy of your thesis. Some programs still require a bound copy – check with your advisor as to your department’s requirements.

The University Graduate School recommends the following local bindery; however, you are not limited to this business.

National Library Binding Co.

55 S. State Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 636-5606
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.