Dissertations and theses are original, research-based works submitted as part of graduate degree requirements. These documents provide in-depth exploration of scholarly topics and contribute to the academic record. Students and researchers use dissertations and theses to build on prior research, identify gaps in the literature, and support their own investigations. This page provides access to a range of tools for discovering both print and digital dissertations and theses at UIUC and beyond.
Online Access & Search
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (PQDT)
- Access a comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present.
- Note: Full-text is not available for all items.
ProQuest CIC Search
- Search dissertations and theses from CIC member universities.
- Most items are available in full text.
Ideals
- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s digital repository for research and scholarship.
- Find both published and unpublished papers, including theses from 2010 and earlier (availability may vary by department).
- Some content is open access; other items may require UIUC login.
Print Access
Library Catalog
- Locate physical and digital copies of dissertations and theses held by the library.