Theses and dissertations completed by students of University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate and undergraduate programs are collected and maintained by UNO Libraries. Search the UNO Libraries' catalog for online and library locations.
Find UNO Theses and Dissertations
- UNO Libraries' catalog will provide library locations for paper-only titles as well as online access when available. This includes doctoral dissertations, masters theses, educational specialists, Writer's Workshop M.F.A. in Creative Writing capstone project, Writer's Workshop undergraduate theses, and honors theses.
- DigitalCommons@UNO, UNO's open access digital repository platform, provides access to selected undergraduate and graduate theses and dissertations as well as capstone projects.
- ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global holds selected graduate theses and dissertations. As this is a subscription database, access is limited to current students and employees (login with campus NetID/NUID credentials) or users on campus.
Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation
Consult your program for detailed requirements for submitting your thesis, dissertation, or other capstone project accepted by UNO Libraries.
Masters, Educational Specialists, and Doctoral Dissertations
All UNO theses and dissertations for masters, educational specialist, or doctoral degrees are submitted electronically.
Refer to the Graduate Studies Thesis Guide for specific guidelines.
Writer's Workshop Undergraduate Theses
Writer's Workshop undergraduate theses are available to access in DigitalCommons@UNO as of Fall 2022 graduates. Access is limited to on-campus access. Paper copies are no longer accepted nor available in UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections as of Fall 2022 graduates. Students should consult the Writer's Workshop for submission guidelines. The theses of earlier graduates are available in paper format in Archives and Special Collections.
Writer's Workshop M.F.A. in Creative Writing Program Capstone Projects
Writer's Workshop MFA in Creative Writing Program student capstone projects are available to access in DigitalCommons@UNO as of Fall 2022 graduates. Access is limited to on-campus access. Paper copies are no longer accepted nor available in UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections as of Fall 2022 graduates. Students should consult the Writer's Workshop for submission guidelines. The theses of earlier graduates are available in paper format in Archives and Special Collections.Honors Theses
Honors theses are submitted online to the University Honors Program in DigitalCommons@UNO as of Spring 2018. The theses of earlier graduates are available in paper format in Archives and Special Collections.