A format review is a service provided to students to aid in ensuring that thesis/dissertation formatting meets requirements prior to depositing. Please note that we conduct only one format review per semester and do not accept format review requests after the designated candidacy format review deadline. To determine whether a format review is optional or mandatory, please see below:
- Non-controlled theses/dissertations (OPTIONAL) – Theses/dissertations that DO NOT contain and are not subject to EAR, ITAR, DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Covered Defense Information (CDI), or other controlled data are considered non-controlled. Non-controlled theses/dissertations may be emailed as an attachment (not a link) to thesishelp@purdue.edu.
- If the Purdue Standard Thesis Template OR the Purdue APA Thesis Template was used, it must be sent as a Word document.
- If the Purdue LaTeX/Overleaf Thesis Template was used, it must be sent as a PDF document.
- Controlled theses/dissertations (MANDATORY) – An in-person format review is required for students whose thesis/dissertation contains or is subject to EAR, DFARS, ITAR, Export-Controlled, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Covered Defense Information (CDI), or any other controlled content. Students are required to use a desktop version of the Microsoft Word thesis template (web/cloud-based software applications are NOT allowed to ensure the security of controlled content). Since controlled theses/dissertations cannot be shared virtually or electronically, students must email thesishelp@purdue.edu to schedule a controlled format review appointment.
Please refer to the Graduation Dates and Deadlines calendar for important semester deadlines. Because there are two different types of candidacy registration (CAND 99200 and CAND 99100), there are two different sets of format review, defense/exam, and deposit deadlines. Please ensure that you adhere to the correct deadlines based on your candidacy registration. (NOTE: Clicking on an item in the calendar will allow you to expand it for full details).
For questions, please contact the Thesis & Dissertation office at thesishelp@purdue.edu.