First impressions matter, and when it comes to your APA 7 student research paper, ensuring your title page is in order is the equivalent of introducing yourself with a firm handshake and a friendly smile.

For APA 7 student research papers (which have different requirements than professional research papers), the title page organizes key details about the student and class in a simple layout so instructors can see the basic information at a glance. The steps below show what to include and how to format each part.

The following is a checklist of what to include and how to format each part of your APA 7 title page, but don’t forget, your instructor’s requirements always come first.

Formatting requirements

These elements are placed in the top half of the title page (usually starting on the 3rd or 4th double-spaced line) and center aligned. Only place one item on each line.

1. Paper title
   Your paper’s title should be in bold and title case (capitalize all major words and the first word of the title and subtitle; keep your title concise and clear).
2. Empty Line
   Don't forget the empty double-spaced line between the title and the other elements on the page.
3. Author name
   First name, middle initial, last name. Omit degrees and titles. Include suffixes (e.g., Jr., III) if used.
4. School or institution
   Provide the full name of your institution (or whatever your professor requests).
5. Course
   Prefix and course title (e.g., PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology).
6. Instructor name
   Written as the instructor requests (e.g., Dr., Professor).
7. Due date
   Month Day, Year (e.g., April 30, 2026).

Remember, you’ll also  want to be sure to include the page number on your title page, in the header, top-right. APA 7th Edition does not require a running head for student research papers.

Sample student research paper title page

One more thing…

If you’re using PERRLA to create your paper, then PERRLA will automatically build your title page as soon as you create your paper. All you’ll have to do is fill out a form, providing the information to include on the title page, and PERRLA will handle everything else. You can try PERRLA completely free for 7 days here.

See you soon for the next installment of our APA 101 series, when we’ll be taking a closer look at formatting the body of an APA 7 student research paper!