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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

The typical turnaround time for ProQuest to make your dissertation available through ProQuest Dissertations & Theses is 10-12 weeks. However, this can vary.

 Please note that before the final dissertation manuscript is approved and sent to ProQuest for publishing, the University Library will send an Approval Page to the student’s Dissertation Chair and Committee Members through Adobe Sign. Once the signed Approval Page is received, it is added to the student’s dissertation manuscript. Only after the signed approval page is received will the Library be able to upload the edited dissertation manuscript to ProQuest and send it for publishing.

Once your manuscript has been submitted to ProQuest you may follow up directly with the ProQuest Author Relations Department for an update. They may be reached at 800-521-0600 x77020 or disspub@proquest.com. Additional information can be found at ProQuest FAQ

NU Institutional Repository

In the meantime, if you need/want your dissertation available earlier, you may consider depositing it into the NU Institutional Repository (IR).  By depositing into the open-access NU IR, you will make your dissertation available to all scholars at no cost without delay (no need to wait for the signed cover letter).  

Here’s how to publish with the IR:

1. Open our Dissertation Deposit into the Institutional Repository form.
2. Complete the form, including uploading a .pdf of your final dissertation manuscript.
3. Please allow 5 business days for your work to appear in the NU Institutional Repository after submission.