Center for Academic Excellence

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 to support each student from enrollment to degree completion.

Dissertation and Thesis Information

Please refer to the CAE HANDOUTS, MANUALS, and TOOLS tab to view our ProQuest Review sessions. If you are unable to access this recording or have any questions regarding processes presented, please contact our office.

CAE Deadlines for Submissions (these dates are subject to change)

Spring 2022

Formatting Submission Deadline: 02/15/2022
Recommended Defense Dates: 03/07/2022 to 03/28/2022

Final Submission: 04/11/2022

Summer 2022

Formatting Submission Deadline: 07/06/2022

Recommended Defense Dates: 08/03/2022 to 08/17/2022

Final Submission: 08/22/2022

Fall 2022

Formatting Submission Deadline: 10/10/2022

Recommended Defense Dates: 11/14/2022 to 12/02/2022

Final Submission: 12/09/2022

Spring 2023

Formatting Defense Dates: 02/13/2023

Recommended Defense Dates: 03/20/2023 to 04/03/2023

Fianl Submission: 04/10/2023

The CAE does not provide Copy Editing support. For information regarding submissions, formatting within ProQuest, please check our CAE Manuals, Handouts and Online Tools page or our Libguides page at the link provided below:
LibGuide for Submission information

For any additional questions, please email us at cae@rush.edu.

Center for Academic Excellence

*Dissertation and Thesis Information*

CAE Deadlines for Submissions (these dates are subject to change)

Dissertation and Thesis Information