Bound copies of your thesis / dissertation are not required by TCU; it is entirely your option whether to obtain bound copies for your own use. If you do want bound copies, you can request them from UMI during the process of submitting your thesis/dissertation, or you can work with one of the other binderies listed below. Prices are those listed for September 2005.

UMI Binding Price List (Last updated 1/20/2009. Current prices are listed on the UMI site when you submit your thesis/dissertation.)			Other Binderies (see web sites or call bindery for details)
Hardcover copies (8 1/2" x 11"), 1-2	$55.00 per copy		C & H Book Binding: www.chbook.com/thesis.html Offers buckram and leather binding, you must supply the printed copies. See web site for prices and contact information. Heckman Binding: www.thesisondemand.com Can print on acid-free from PDF file; prices start at $35 for t/d's under 150 pages. Houchen Bindery (formerly Everett's): www.houchenbindery.com/theses.htm "Downloads" section of web site has form to submit to get a bid on price. Library Binding Co. 2900: www.librarybinding.com $22 plus shipping and handling, user must supply printed copies. Smith-Shattuck Bookbinding: www.thesisbookbinding.com Call for pricing and options. Star Bindery Inc Bookbindr 921 N Bowman Springs Rd Kennedale, TX 76060 (817) 478-7820
Hardcover copies (8 1/2" x 11"), 3	$47.70 per copy
Hardcover copies (8 1/2" x 11"), 4	$45.05 per copy
Hardcover copies (8 1/2" x 11"), 5 or more	$42.40 per copy
Hardcover copies (6" x 9"), 1-2	$44.00 per copy
Hardcover copies (6" x 9"), 3	$38.67 per copy
Hardcover copies (6" x 9"), 4 or more	$37.25 per copy
Softcover copies (8" x 11"), 1 or more	$38.00 per copy
Softcover copies (6" x 9 "), 1 or more	$32.00 per copy
Microfiche copy (105mm) single-page format, 1 or more	$18.00 per copy