The Center for Academic Excellence provides holistic, targeted learning support for Rush University students. The services provided in the Center for Academic Excellence range from Writing Support to Academic Coaching. Our goal is the support each student from enrollment to degree completion.
Due to COVID-19, The Center for Academic Excellence is closed for in person appointments until further notice. For Rush students that are interested in scheduling online appointments, please email Jacqueline at jacqueline_walker@rush.edu or CAE@rush.edu.
All thesis and dissertation submissions to PROQUEST will remain under review. All degree approval forms for graduation can be signed via email submission. Please submit your request and form to CAE@rush.edu or follow provide guidelines provided by your respective college and/or program.
The Center for Academic Excellence will oversee Dissertation and Thesis submissions via ProQuest.
PROQUEST Q&A: SEPTEMBER 30TH AND OCTOBER 4TH VIA ZOOM AT 12PM.
PLEASE CONTACT cae@rush.edu OR jacqueline_walker@rush.edu if you are interested in attending!
Formatting Submission: 10/11/2021
Recommended Defense: 11/1/2021 to 11/19/2021
Final Submission: 12/01/21
Formatting Submission: 02/15/2022
Recommended Defense: 03/07/2022 to 03/28/2022
Final Submission: 04/04/2022
For information regarding the submission process, please check our Libguides page at the link provided below:
LibGuide for Submission information
For information regarding Formatting and ProQuest, please check our CAE Manuals, Handouts and Online Tools page.
If you need to discuss your submission or have questions regarding formatting, please email us at cae@rush.edu.