A. Thesis and Project Submission and Examination
What you should know (PDF)

B. Examination of Thesis and DMin Projects
Information (PDF)

C. Process for Awarding Research Degrees after Examination
Information (PDF)

D. Guidelines for Doctoral Graduation Citations
Information (PDF)

1. Submit Notice of Intention to Submit MTh, PhD, ThD, DMin Projects
At least three months before your intended thesis submission date, nominate potential examiners and fill out the Notice of Intention to Submit form and send a copy of the thesis abstract to the ACT Postgraduate Administrator - ekohn@actheology.edu.au.

Notice of Intention to Submit MTh, PhD, ThD, DMin Project Form

2. Temporarily Bound Copies
Arrange for the appropriate number of copies of your thesis to be temporarily bound.

Temporary binding must be either thermal, spiral or clamp binding with a cover of light card, heavy paper or plastic.

Ring or comb binding is recommended as shown below.

With each copy, include the certification by you and your supervisor. The certification should be inserted directly after the thesis' cover page. Click here for the certification.

Please note: Examiners will be given an option of receiving an electronic or hard copy of your thesis. You will be advised which copy you are required to submit.

3. Submit Thesis/Project and Supervisor Statement on Submitting Thesis/Project form
Supervisor Statement on Submitting Thesis/Project form

Arrange for your supervisor and your sponsoring college's postgraduate coordinator to complete the above form.

Make sure that you refer to the ACT website for any requirements that you must meet prior to subission.

4. Permanent Binding Specifications
Specifications for final binding of thesis/project

After your thesis/project has passed examination and you have been notified that the award has been approved, you submit a PDF version and one bound copy to the ACT office, and one bound copy to your sponsoring college.

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