NYU Dissertation & Thesis Formatting — APA 7th Edition Guide
New York University requires APA 7th edition formatting for most graduate programs. This guide covers NYU-specific requirements across GSAS, Steinhardt, Silver, Stern, and other schools.
NYU Dissertation Format Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Font | 12-pt Times New Roman |
| Margins | 1 inch all sides |
| Spacing | Double-spaced throughout (including references) |
| Title page | APA 7th professional paper format |
| Abstract | 150-250 words, on separate page after title |
| Running head | Not required for student papers |
NYU School-Specific Requirements
| School | Citation Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GSAS | APA 7th | Standard APA professional paper |
| Steinhardt | APA 7th | Includes IRB approval letter |
| Silver | APA 7th | Social work specific appendices |
| Stern | APA 7th / Chicago | Check with program director |
| Tandon | IEEE / APA | Engineering may use IEEE |
| Wagner | APA 7th | Policy memo appendix |
NYU APA 7th Title Page
1 TITLE OF DISSERTATION (bold, centered)
Your Full Name
Department of [Your Department]
New York University
A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
[Month] [Year]NYU ProQuest Submission
All NYU dissertations are submitted through ProQuest/UMI. Requirements:
- PDF format (not PDF/A)
- Embedded fonts
- No password protection
- Survey of Earned Doctorates confirmation number
- $65 filing fee
NYU Format Review Checklist
- [ ] Title page: centered, bold title, correct department name
- [ ] Abstract: on separate page, 150-250 words, not exceeding one page
- [ ] Table of contents: includes all headings and subheadings
- [ ] Running headers: consistent throughout (if used)
- [ ] References: hanging indent, alphabetized, APA 7th format
- [ ] Tables/figures: numbered sequentially, APA style captions
- [ ] IRB approval in appendix (if applicable)
- [ ] ProQuest submission form completed
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