Collect all the files you need to submit.

1. Put all the files for your ETD in the same directory. All files should have a distinct name with an appropriate standard suffix.
2. Name any other file according to the convention for its type (e.g., name other PDF files with the ".pdf" suffix, name GIFs with a ".gif" suffix, name JPEGs with the ".jpg" suffix, etc.).
3. Link "etd.pdf" (title page, etc.) to all the other files using the hyperlink feature of Adobe Exchange.
4. Make a text file of your abstract. Remember to separate paragraphs with “<p>”.

Using Netscape 2.0 or better, go to the ETD Submission Form. The form will ask you for:

• Meta-data from the front matter of your ETD
  • title
  • author
  • degree
  • major
  • committee members
  • defense date
  • abstract (paste this in from your text file!)
• Your email address
• Your committee chair's email address
• Special instructions for ETD processing

Make sure the information you provided is correct (including spelling!)

• Choose "Browse" to upload all your files, one at a time.
• Choose "Submit" to submit the form.

Have problems in using the web-based submission software? Please visit the submission process.

After you submit...

Return the ETD Approval Form, all required surveys, and your personal information form to the Graduate School along with a check or cash for the archiving UMI fees as required. The Graduate School will not review your ETD without this material.

The Graduate School will notify you and your committee chair by electronic mail that they have received your ETD.

If (for some reason) your ETD is rejected, you will be given instructions on how to correct it and resubmit.

When your ETD is accepted for placement on the library server, you will be notified.