Submitting an Electronic Thesis to ProQuest

Once you have formatted your thesis, create your submission, a process which includes:

• Providing your contact information

• Providing a PDF version of your manuscript.

• Making decisions about publishing options and restrictions

• This should take 15-30 minutes

Some items to have on hand:

• A PDF copy of your dissertation/thesis. This must be a single file. If your manuscript is in Word or RTF format, we can convert it into a PDF.
• Abstract
• Optional Supplementary files (images, data, etc.) that are an integral part of the dissertation/thesis, but not part of the full text.
• Advisor and other Committee Members' Names
• Subject Categories - 1 - 3 that best describe your dissertation/thesis' subject area. (Subject Category list )

Steps to submit your thesis

1. Go to the ProQuest/UMI Electronic Thesis and Dissertation website for Sotheby's Institute of Art - New York: http://www.etdadmin.com/sothebysinstitute

2. Create a personal account

3. The ProQuest Electronic Thesis and Dissertation system will guide you through the submission process step by step with a handy checklist on the left hand side of the screen.

4. Students have a few options during the submission process: publishing format, registering for US Copyright and ordering print copies. See the Publishing Options section for more information.

5. Once you have completed the thesis submission process your thesis will be stored in an electronic holding queue until all thesis grades are finalized. Passing theses will then be forwarded to ProQuest (usually in February or March). It is at this time that ProQuest will begin processing requests for filing US Copyright (if requested) and orders for bound copies (if requested).

• Do you need help submitting your thesis or simply have questions about the submission process?
• Are you feeling overwhelmed by the entire process? 
• No worries, we're here to help!

Book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian who will walk you through the submission process and answer any questions you may have. If you bring a copy of your thesis (as a Word .docx) we can help you prepare your file for submission. 

The submission deadline is : January 2019 (Exact Date TBA)

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