Title Page

A title page is required for all APA Style papers. There are both student and professional versions of the title page.  The following should be used for most of your assignments that are non-professional, non-research papers.

The student title page includes the paper title, your name (the byline), university name, course number and name for which the paper is being submitted, instructor name, assignment due date, and page number. This will be centered on the page.

Paper Title. Place the title three to four lines down from the top of the title page. Center it and type it in bold font. Capitalize major words of the title. Place the main title and any subtitle on separate double-spaced lines if desired. There is no maximum length for titles; however, keep titles focused and include key terms. This will be centered on the page.

Student Name. Place one double-spaced blank line between the paper title and your name. This will be centered on the page.

University Name. For a student paper, the affiliation is the institution where the student attends school. Include both the name of any department and the name of the college, university, or other institution, separated by a comma. This will be centered on the page.

Course Number and Name. Provide the course number as shown on instructional materials, followed by a colon and the course name. Center the course number and name on the next double-spaced line after the author affiliation.

Instructor Name. Provide the name of the instructor for the course using the format shown on instructional materials. Center the instructor's name on the next double-spaced line after the course number and name.

Assignment Due Date. Provide the due date for the assignment. Center the due date on the next double-spaced line after the instructor's name. 

Page Number. Use the page number 1 on the title page. This should be in the upper right corner of the page.