University of Florida Dissertation Format
The rules University of Florida sets for thesis or dissertation, summarized from the official guide, plus a formatter that applies them to your Word file for you.
Try It Free on Your Paper →The Rules at a Glance
| Margins | 1 inch on all sides. One inch all around on all pages. No binding margin. |
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| Font | 12-point Times New Roman or Arial throughout, including tables and figures. |
| Spacing | Double-space paragraph text with first-line indent. Single-space headings, table titles, and figure captions. Reference list single-spaced with one blank line between references. Text left-aligned, ragged right (no justification). Text continuous; tables/figures best placed at end of chapter. |
| Title Page Number | Counted as page 1 (arabic); sample title and copyright pages show no visible number |
| Front Matter Page Numbers | Arabic numerals, centered at bottom, continuous from title page (no roman numerals); sample TOC shows Acknowledgments on page 4 |
| Body Page Numbers | Arabic, centered at bottom, continuing the single sequence |
| Chapter First Pages | Same as body (centered bottom) |
| Citation Style | Not specified by the Graduate School (only one reference list allowed; published-article chapters cite the article in an unnumbered first-page footnote and in the List of References). Graduate School formatting rules override journal style. |
| Copyright Page | Included as page 2 in the required page order; text placed low on the page, centered: '© [Year] [Full Name]'. |
| Contents Heading | TABLE OF CONTENTS |
| Chapter Headings | ALL CAPS, not bold, e.g. 'CHAPTER 1' and title (TOC shows 'CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION' on one line; template styles '002 CHAPTER TITLE'). Each chapter title must be distinct from its subheadings. |
| Bibliography Heading | LIST OF REFERENCES (after appendices, before Biographical Sketch) |
Title Page Wording
Lines from top to bottom, as the guide shows them. Words in brackets are yours to fill in. Title at top; large gap (about 18 blank lines in sample); 'By'; blank line; name; large gap (about 14 blank lines); 4-line statement single-spaced; blank line; 'UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA'; blank line; year at bottom. All centered.
Title capitalization: ALL CAPS (entire title page).
Front Matter Order
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication (if any)
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables (if any)
- List of Figures (if any)
- List of Objects (if any)
- List of Abbreviations (if any)
- Abstract
Rules Students Often Miss
- Single arabic page-number sequence from the title page; no roman numerals
- Text must be left-aligned with ragged right (justification not allowed)
- Major headings ALL CAPS but NOT bold; all subheadings bold
- Abstract is last in the front matter and uses a long descriptive header ('Abstract of Dissertation Presented to the Graduate School...') with Chair and Major lines instead of an 'ABSTRACT' heading
- Appendices come BEFORE the List of References; Biographical Sketch required as final section
- Must have an introductory chapter and a closing conclusions chapter; one abstract, one TOC, one reference list
- Published-article chapters carry an unnumbered first-page footnote with the full citation and 'reprinted with permission' statement
- Optional 'List of Objects' in front matter
What Style Guide Pro Does for You
- Builds the title page in University of Florida’s wording, order, and spacing.
- Sets the margins and puts page numbers where the guide asks, with roman numerals in the front matter when required.
- Builds the contents page with dot leaders and the real page numbers filled in.
- Styles every heading level, block quotation, footnote, and bibliography entry.
- Gives you a short list of what only you can fix, like signature pages.
- Formatting software only. It never writes or rewrites a word of your paper.
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Common Questions
What margins does University of Florida require?
1 inch on all sides. One inch all around on all pages. No binding margin.
Where do page numbers go in a University of Florida dissertation?
Front matter: Arabic numerals, centered at bottom, continuous from title page (no roman numerals); sample TOC shows Acknowledgments on page 4. Main text: Arabic, centered at bottom, continuing the single sequence.
What citation style does University of Florida use?
Not specified by the Graduate School (only one reference list allowed; published-article chapters cite the article in an unnumbered first-page footnote and in the List of References). Graduate School formatting rules override journal style.
Can Style Guide Pro format my University of Florida dissertation?
Yes. Choose University of Florida when you upload your Word file or PDF. Style Guide Pro rebuilds it with the title page, margins, page numbers, contents, headings, footnotes, and bibliography laid out the way the guide asks, then lists anything only you can fix. You can preview your own title page free before you pay.
Sources
- Formatting Requirements & Templates (Thesis, Dissertation, and Publication) (accessed 2026-10-29 (page footer 2026))
- Title Page formatting example (Word) (2026 sample)
- Copyright Page formatting example (Word) (2026 sample)
- Abstract formatting example (Word) (2026 sample)
- Table of Contents formatting example (Word) (2026 sample)
Summarized from University of Florida’s official guide. Checked October 2026. Programs sometimes add their own rules, so confirm with your graduate school or program before you submit.