Before submitting, you will want to go over manuscript to make sure that it meets department and publication guidelines. The manuscript that you submit to the library should reflect the final version, not a draft. If you would like to have your draft looked over, please email the library prior to submission.
Your manuscript must be submitted as a PDF.
Resources for preparing your manuscript:
When you are ready to submit your senior thesis, please complete a content release form. When you email the library, attach both this release form and a copy of your senior thesis manuscript. If you would like to order a personal bound copy (or copies), please indicate this in the email.
After you submit your paper to the library, we review it to confirm that it meets the publishing expectations including having good citations, a title page, and correct margins. If we find anything that needs to be corrected, we will contact you, but if you have followed assignment guidelines up to this point, your paper should not need any corrections.
If you would like to purchase a bound copy of your final paper, please refer to below.
If you would like to order a personal bound copy (or copies), then you will need to let the library know when you are submitting your manuscript. The cost per bound copy is $20 due at time of ordering. Bindery shipments occur in June and December. *Dates may be altered by bindery and we will let you know this in advance.
To order through the library:
1. Email library@mtmercy.edu the following information:
2. Mail or drop off payment to the library.
Make checks payable to Busse Library - Mount Mercy University
Mailing address:
Busse Library
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402