FAQ: How should a title page be formatted in Chicago Style?

Here are some tips for formatting a title page in Chicago style:

• The title should be centered a third of the way down the page.
• Your name and class information should follow several lines later.
• For subtitles, end the title line with a colon and place the subtitle on the line below the title.
• Include your name, class information and date. 

Here’s an example of a sample title page in Chicago style:

More information:

• Citation Quick Guide (Chicago Manual of Style)
• Chicago Style Guide (Shapiro Library)
• Chicago Style Sample Paper (SNHU OWC)
• Chicago/Turabian Manual of Style Training (Atomic Learning - log in using your SNHU email username and password)

For further help please contact the Wolak Learning Center at 603.645.9606 (UC Students) and Online Writing Center at 866.721.1662 (Online/COCE Students) for assistance with formatting a title page in Chicago Style.

You may also want to consider:

• How do I format a paper in Chicago style?
• How do I cite sources in Chicago style?
• Where can I find the Chicago Manual of Style?

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to format a title page in your class assignments and projects.