Get Final Deposit Checklist - Illinois State University Graduate School

Filling out the Final Deposit Checklist is an essential step for graduate students at Illinois State University. This guide provides clear instructions to help you complete the checklist accurately and efficiently, ensuring you meet all required criteria for your dissertation submission.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the Final Deposit Checklist.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to access the checklist and open it in your chosen document editor.
2. Begin by entering your name in the designated field at the top of the checklist.
3. Provide your university email address. It is important to check this email regularly, as all correspondence regarding your dissertation will be sent here.
4. Fill in your long-term contact information for six months, including your best phone number. This is crucial in case any issues arise with the binding of your dissertation.
5. List the name of your dissertation committee chair in the appropriate section.
6. Indicate the date your proposal was approved by the Graduate School. Ensure this date is accurate.
7. Provide the email address of your dissertation committee chair, confirming it against the proposal form for accuracy.
8. Record the date you completed your oral defense.
9. Document the date you are submitting your final copies of the dissertation.
10. Prepare two final library copies of your dissertation, ensuring they are unbound and formatted in accordance with department and university requirements detailed in the Guide for Writers of Dissertations.
11. Prepare nine blank pages printed on the specified paper for binding at Milner Library.
12. Confirm that all necessary signatures are present on the two copies of your dissertation.
13. Provide one final unbound copy of your dissertation for ProQuest, ensuring it matches the library copies but omits signatures.
14. Include one extra blank page of the same paper used for the ProQuest copy.
15. Complete a copy of the current ProQuest Doctoral Dissertation Agreement form, found in the dissertation section of the university's website.
16. Submit a check or money order made out to ProQuest to cover the fees stated in the agreement form, ensuring you confirm the amount beforehand.
17. Attach the completed and signed Outcome of Dissertation Defense form from the Graduate School's website.
18. If you updated your work after the Right to Defend submission that necessitates a new Copyright Authority Checklist, include this new signed checklist and any additional required letters.
19. If applicable, include a signed department/school format approval form.
20. If participating in Commencement, submit a Commencement Data Form to the specified email address by the deadlines provided.
21. If you wish for the university to notify the press of your graduation, submit a completed Doctoral Dissertation news release form to the specified email address.
22. Finally, review the entire checklist for completeness and accuracy, then save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your Final Deposit Checklist online today to ensure a smooth submission process for your dissertation.