ETDs at Kent State University 

An electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) is an Open Access digital version of a thesis or dissertation. Traditionally, the library has been responsible for cataloging, archiving, and making available theses and dissertations in print format and has assumed the same role for ETDs within the framework of the OhioLINK ETD Center .

This web site is the institutional guide for preparation and submission of ETDs, providing answers to frequently asked questions and contact information.

• OhioLINK ETD Center Submission Site - Create an account and submit your ETD by clicking on "New User? Register Here!" and selecting the "Submitter/Student Account" option
• KSU ETD Contacts - Each College has its own ETD Contact or "Gatekeeper"
• General Guidelines for Preparation
• Accessible PDF Instructions
• Delays of Publication (Embargoes)
• Honors Papers
• Responding To A Returned ETD
• Registering Your Copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office
• Creative Commons Licensing
• Purchasing Bound Printed Copies
• Frequently Asked Questions