APA 7 Title Page Format for Student Papers

APA 7 gives student papers a simpler title page than the professional version. No running head, no author note — just five things, centered, in the right spots. Here's the whole thing.

What goes on a student title page

Everything is centered and double-spaced. From top to bottom:

• Title — in bold, in the upper half of the page (about 3 or 4 lines down). Use title case.
• Your name — one blank line below the title.
• Department and school — for example, "Department of Psychology, State University."
• Course number and name — for example, "PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology."
• Instructor's name — for example, "Dr. Jane Smith."
• Due date — written out, like "October 14, 2026."

The page number goes in the top-right corner — and yes, the title page is page 1.

Example

Common mistakes

• Title not bold. The student title page bolds the title — the professional one does too, as of APA 7.
• Adding a running head. Student papers skip it. See do APA papers need a running head?
• Wrong spacing. The whole page stays double-spaced — no extra blank lines beyond the one under the title.
• Date as numbers. Spell the month out: "October 14, 2026," not "10/14/26."

FAQ

Does a student APA paper need a running head?

No. Running heads are for professional papers only. You still need page numbers, though.

Is the title page page 1?

Yes. Page numbering starts on the title page.

What else does my paper need?

Run through the full APA 7 format checklist.