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Acquire an editor no later than January 15th (optional). Requests made after this date may not be fulfilled. 

Early-September: Attend a required format workshop with the CTW and the Library.

March 1st*: Submit a PDF copy of your thesis to <a href="mailto:support@wts.edu" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support@wts.edu</a>. Please also submit one hard copy bound in a three-ring binder and printed on one side only for the format review.

Bring or send to: c/o Myranda Scherschligt Academic Support Office, 1st floor, Machen Hall Westminster Theological Seminary 2960 Church Road Glenside, PA, 19038

Pay the thesis fee (due upon initial submission).

Student Success will distribute your dissertation to the following reviewers: (a) the format review team (Professors Sandy Finlayson and Leslie Altena), and (b) your second reader (WTS faculty member in your field)

The format review team will complete an initial format check-in. If you pass this initial check-in, they will continue on to do a full format review. If you fail this initial check-in, you will be required to make changes and resubmit a new hard copy.

Review feedback from reviewers and edit your thesis in preparation for your oral comprehensive exam.

Complete your comprehensive exam with your advisor.

Submit final hard copies to Myranda Scherschligt by May 15th. - One copy on 20-24 lb, 100% cotton, 8 1/2" white paper - One copy on regular printer paper - No hole punches on either copy

Sign the <a href="https://app.hellosign.com/s/e0c0a87c" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plagiarism pledge</a> by May 1st.

Send your completed TREN release form to <a href="mailto:support@wts.edu" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support@wts.edu</a> by May 1st.

1. Acquire an editor no later than January 15th (optional). Requests made after this date may not be fulfilled. 
 
 
2. Early-September: Attend a required format workshop with the CTW and the Library.
 
 
3. March 1st*: Submit a PDF copy of your thesis to <a href="mailto:support@wts.edu" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support@wts.edu</a>. Please also submit one hard copy bound in a three-ring binder and printed on one side only for the format review.
 
 Bring or send to: c/o Myranda Scherschligt Academic Support Office, 1st floor, Machen Hall Westminster Theological Seminary 2960 Church Road Glenside, PA, 19038
 
 
4. Pay the thesis fee (due upon initial submission).
 
 
5. Student Success will distribute your dissertation to the following reviewers: (a) the format review team (Professors Sandy Finlayson and Leslie Altena), and (b) your second reader (WTS faculty member in your field)
 
 
6. The format review team will complete an initial format check-in. If you pass this initial check-in, they will continue on to do a full format review. If you fail this initial check-in, you will be required to make changes and resubmit a new hard copy.
 
 
7. Review feedback from reviewers and edit your thesis in preparation for your oral comprehensive exam.
 
 
8. Complete your comprehensive exam with your advisor.  
 
9. Submit final hard copies to Myranda Scherschligt by May 15th. - One copy on 20-24 lb, 100% cotton, 8 1/2" white paper - One copy on regular printer paper - No hole punches on either copy 
 
10. Sign the <a href="https://app.hellosign.com/s/e0c0a87c" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plagiarism pledge</a> by May 1st. 
 
11. Send your completed TREN release form to <a href="mailto:support@wts.edu" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support@wts.edu</a> by May 1st.

Note: When submission deadlines fall on a weekend, the deadline will be moved to the following Monday. *Students completing their ThM requirements in the fall may submit their completed thesis on October 1st and their final copies on December 15th. The process for submission, payment, and review otherwise remains the same as above.

<a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3387804-thm-comprehensive-exam-preparation">ThM Comprehensive Exam Preparation</a>

<a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3387998-format-review-the-basics">Format Review: The Basics </a>

<a href="https://www.wts.edu/academic-study/ctw/guidelines" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Format Guidelines for WTS Theses, Dissertations, and Projects</a> (CTW pages)

<a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3382266-dissertation-submission-steps">Dissertation Submission Steps</a> (PhD)

<a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3181425-where-can-i-find-details-about-the-dmin-program-and-applied-research-project">DMin Project Submission Information</a> (ARP Guide)

- <a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3387804-thm-comprehensive-exam-preparation">ThM Comprehensive Exam Preparation</a>
- <a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3387998-format-review-the-basics">Format Review: The Basics </a>
- <a href="https://www.wts.edu/academic-study/ctw/guidelines" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Format Guidelines for WTS Theses, Dissertations, and Projects</a> (CTW pages)
- <a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3382266-dissertation-submission-steps">Dissertation Submission Steps</a> (PhD)
- <a href="http://info.wts.edu/en/articles/3181425-where-can-i-find-details-about-the-dmin-program-and-applied-research-project">DMin Project Submission Information</a> (ARP Guide)

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