Yale Graduate School requires doctoral dissertations to meet formatting standards before submission to ProQuest.
Yale Key Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Margins | 1.5 inch left; 1 inch others |
| Spacing | Double-spaced |
| Font | 12-pt standard |
| Citation | Chicago (humanities), APA (social sciences), or discipline-specific |
Yale Title Page
- Dissertation title
- Your full name
- "A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Yale University"
- "In Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy"
- Department name and year
Submission
- ProQuest ETD Administrator
- Survey of Earned Doctorates required
- $65 fee
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Sources & Accuracy
This guide summarizes formatting requirements as understood from the official graduate school page linked below. Universities revise their requirements (and sometimes their deadlines) between academic years — always confirm current specifics directly with your department or the Graduate School before submitting, since this page cannot guarantee it reflects the latest revision.
Primary source: Yale University Registrar — Dissertation Submission
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