Dissertations and Theses: Home

This guide covers information on searching for and accessing dissertations and theses from UC San Diego, University of California, and other US and international universities.

Some of these resources are freely available, while others are licensed for UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students only. This includes ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.

The Library licenses thousands of electronic resources, including databases, ebooks, and journals. Many of these resources are only available to UC San Diego students, faculty, and staff due to license agreements.

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