For dissertations by WashU alumni:
You may access alumni theses and dissertations through the following databases:
- WashU Scholarly Repository (formerly Open Scholarship) : Contains masters theses and doctoral dissertations from 2009-present plus some earlier theses and dissertations based on high demand or author requests
Note: Theses and dissertations under embargo are not available to read. Some theses and dissertations are restricted to the WashU community only and are not available through Interlibrary Loan.
- Dissertations & Theses @ Washington University in St. Louis (1996-) : Proquest database of doctoral dissertations from 1893-present and some masters theses from 1960-1987
- Older dissertations (approximately pre-2009) may be available in print, and are primarily shelved in the West Campus Library. Search by author or title in the Classic Catalog
- Quick Search should contain records for theses and dissertations whether they are print or electronic
Note: Dissertations available as print copies in our Film and Media Archives are non-circulating items. We do not provide the service of digitizing a copy.
For dissertations by scholars at other institutions:
For dissertations written by scholars at other institutions, we have two available databases which may provide digital copies:
Otherwise, you can also request the dissertation through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad).
Requests from Non-WashU Patrons:
To request a dissertation--from WashU or elsewhere--you must initiate the Interlibrary Loan request from your home institution library. (Note: If you are not affiliated with a university, ask at your local public library.)
Purchasing Dissertations:
In many cases, Washington University doctoral dissertations may be purchased through ProQuest's Dissertation Express. Many of the recent dissertations are available as a PDF. See this price list for academic users.
