Thesis and Dissertation Advising involves guiding students through the essential steps of preparing, submitting, and defending their academic research. The University of Louisville’s Degree Requirements page provides comprehensive guidelines for graduate students and faculty involved in thesis and dissertation advising and the procedures for forming advisory committees, scheduling final oral defenses, and preparing and submitting theses and dissertations.
Advisory Resources
Explore our Advisory Resources for essential information and forms related to the thesis and dissertation process.
Students must complete all requirements for their degree, including their submission of the final thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, by the deadline listed below.
- Spring 2026 - April 24, 2026
- Summer 2026 - August 7, 2026
- Fall 2026 - November 27, 2026