Templates and Document Accessibility

Template

• NIU Thesis and Dissertation Template Fall 2026 (DOCX)

How to Use This Template

• Download the NIU Thesis and Dissertation Template from this webpage.
• Preserve and utilize the preset NIU headings in “Styles.”
• Replace text within brackets [xxx] with your own text.
• Delete any optional pages that you do not need.
• Add alt text to all figures in your document.
• Update automated fields (e.g., table of contents) and save before final submission.

Accessibility

• Alternative Text
• Make your Word documents accessible to people with disabilities | Microsoft Support
• Adobe Acrobat accessibility checker for PDF (get Adobe Acrobat from NIU)