Special Collections: Theses at the Frances Loeb Library

This guide provides information on searching and accessing past GSD theses and dissertations, finding theses from other academic institutions, tips for preparing and submitting your thesis, and answers to frequently asked questions. For assistance with writing a thesis or dissertation, please visit the Theses & Dissertations section of the Writing Services: Writing guide.

For over 100 years, the Frances Loeb Library has collected GSD Student Theses. This collection includes student theses that are submitted to the library by the school's academic departments. They date back to the early 1900s (School of Architecture and School of Landscape Architecture) and also include student theses since the GSD was founded in 1936 to today. Current theses are submitted digitally and linked directly to their HOLLIS records. Please note that the availability of a thesis depends on student submission. Additionally, the school has not always required theses from all programs, so the library may not hold every thesis produced by GSD students.