George Mason University Dissertation and Thesis collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

George Mason University Dissertation and Thesis collection, Collection #R0122, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
528.75 Linear Feet (434 boxes) and (434 boxes)
Creator:
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Abstract:
The collection consists of official copies of each thesis and dissertation submitted from spring 1973 through fall 2012.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

George Mason University Dissertation and Thesis collection, Collection #R0122, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of official copies of each thesis and dissertation submitted from spring 1973 through fall 2012.

Biographical / historical:

Since becoming an independent university in 1972, George Mason University staff have managed the procedures for writing and submitting theses and dissertations as part of the degree requirements for most graduate programs. Each college manages its own graduate program, and students work with the University Dissertation and Thesis Coordinator in Fenwick Library to submit their work. As of 2013, students only submit electronic theses and dissertations.

Acquisition information:
Donated by George Mason University students.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections and Archives staff.

Arrangement:

Organized chronologically then alphabetically by last name.

Physical location:
This collection is located off-site at the WRLC storage facility. Delivery of boxes may take up to two business days, so box requests must be made prior to visiting the Special Collections & Archives reading room.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Dissertations, Academic