Theses and Dissertations

Theses and dissertations are formal research papers that exhaustively address a topic, which PhD and many Master's candidates are required to complete as a final step in working towards their degrees. A paper in support of a PhD is referred to as a "dissertation"; a paper in support of a Master's degree is a "thesis". 

The best approach for finding a thesis or dissertation depends on whether you're looking for a paper from NC State or one from another institution.

Theses and dissertations at NC State

• All theses and dissertations in the Libraries' collection – both print and electronic – can be found in the NC State University Libraries Catalog.
• All theses and dissertations completed since 2002 (with some coverage back to 1997) are available electronically through the Libraries' Digital Repository

More information and tips on finding NC State theses and dissertations

Theses and dissertations from other universities

The availability of theses and dissertations from other universities varies, depending on where and when they were published. More information on finding theses and dissertations published at other universities

If you have a question about your own NC State thesis

For questions about the electronic copy of your thesis stored in the Libraries' Digital Repository, contact repository@ncsu.edu.

For editorial questions, or any questions about changing content in your published thesis, contact the Graduate School's ETD office at:

etd-reviewer@ncsu.edu  
919-515-4497

Or visit The Graduate School's ETD Help website.

If you are not sure who to contact for your question, contact the librarian listed below, or Ask Us for immediate assistance.