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Dissertation Databases

Looking for a specific dissertation or dissertations on a particular topic? Try searching open access databases. These databases provide access to dissertations on a variety of subjects, free of charge.

If you don't find what you're looking for, request it through our Interlibrary Loan request system!

SAU Dissertations & Theses

The library has a small collection of theses and papers authored by SAU students available in our Archives and Digital Repository.

Questions?  Contact a Librarian for assistance.

Professional binding of your dissertation.

Formatting and printing your dissertation:

• To be considered an official copy, the dissertation must include a sign-off page with the original signatures of the student's thesis/dissertation committee.
• The title page may vary depending on department requirements.  In general, the title page should include:
  • The title of the dissertation/thesis
  • Your name
  • "Spring Arbor University"
  • Advising Professor
  • Date
• Font Size: 12 pt; If applicable, footnotes should be 10 pt font.  Please use a standard font such as Times New Roman, Arial, etc. Other fonts may be considered if approved by your thesis advisor.
• The left page and top margins should be 1.5 inches
• The right page and bottom margin should be 1 inch
• Pages should be single-sided
• Pages should be numbered, except for the title page. 

Examples of SAU Graduate theses.