Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines
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Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines
Students must follow the college thesis/dissertation guidelines when formatting their document. A template has been posted for students to review when formatting in MS Word. Other programs such as LaTeX may also be used, but the college/university guidelines must be followed. Please contact your department graduate coordinator or graduate secretary, if you have further questions. For more resources and information, visit BYU Grad Studies.
Templates
Thesis & Dissertation Checklist (Download) Updated 04/22/2025
Thesis & Dissertation MS Word Template (MS Word) Updated 04/22/2025
LaTeX Version
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GitHub
The LaTeX version of the college thesis/dissertation template can be found on Github. By clicking on the green <> Code button, you can download a zip file of the template or clone the template repo. Suggestions for improvement can be submitted under the Issues tab.
LaTeX on GitHub
LaTeX on GitHub
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Overleaf
The LaTeX version of the college thesis/dissertation template is also available on Overleaf. Overleaf is a cloud-based LaTeX compiler and is an easy way to start using LaTeX and a convenient way to access the college LaTeX template. To access and use the template in Overleaf, you will first need to register (create an account) on overleaf.com.
LaTeX on Overleaf
LaTeX on Overleaf
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