Student work in Scholars' Bank includes dissertations, theses, Master's capstone projects, and class projects. Under some circumstances, students may also use this institutional repository as a tool for Research Data Management.
The submission processes for graduate theses and dissertations and Clark Honors College theses are different from the process for other papers and projects, and are administered through CHC and the Graduate School, respectively.
Copyright Basics for Graduate Students
Submission of Dissertations & Theses
See The Graduate School's Electronic Theses and Dissertation Instructions. As an alternative to immediate open access, the following embargo periods are optional selections for students: six months, one year and 2 years. Please note that electronic theses and dissertations are part of University Archives and as such are not subject to withdrawal.
Students who received degrees prior to Fall 2007 who would like to submit their dissertation or thesis to Scholar's Bank should visit the Retrospective Thesis Digitization page.
Submission of Class Projects to Scholars' Bank
Student submission of class projects to Scholars' Bank must be sanctioned by an academic department or program of the University of Oregon. UO students may use the Scholars' Bank Submission Request Form to submit digital files and information about your project. Library staff will create the submission on your behalf.
- Please review the license agreement before beginning a submission
- Learn more about the benefits: What's in it For Me - for Students
If you have any questions, please contact the Institutional Repository Manager for assistance.