Charges for Print Theses and Dissertations
The author is responsible for all charges associated with binding and microfilming copies of theses and dissertations. All charges are subject to change. (Note that the Thesis and Dissertation Manual is currently under revision and the prices listed there are no longer accurate.) Use the online processing form to calculate your fees and to prepare your work for submission to the library. The types of charges are summarized below.
Binding
Copies will be bound by the VCU Libraries' binding contractor. The basic binding cost is $45.00 for theses and $60.00 for dissertations. This covers the Libraries' processing and binding for two thesis copies (one for the library and one for the department) or four dissertation copies (two library copies and two departmental copies). Authors may have up to ten personal copies bound. All bindings will be black buckram with letters stamped in gold foil. No other colors are available. Students who are participating in the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) trial do not have to pay any processing fees, although charges for binding and others services may apply.
Shipping
The VCU Libraries will ship bound copies to the author if paid in advance. The cost is $5.00 per volume for domestic delivery, which can be indicated on the online processing form. Copies will be sent via the VCU Libraries' contract shipper and insured up to $100. VCU Libraries is not responsible for work lost in shipping. Authors must include a mailing label with the typed destination address at the time the copies are sent to the VCU Libraries for binding. The VCU Libraries will not ship overseas.
ProQuest (UMI) Charges for Dissertations
- Required Services
VCU requires that all dissertations be published with ProQuest. The basic ProQuest publishing charge is $55.00 for dissertations for their "Full Publishing Service," which includes the creation of a microfilm master of the dissertation or thesis. It also includes preparing and listing the abstract in Dissertations Abstracts International.
Doctoral students must complete an additional form for dissertations called the ProQuest Doctoral Dissertation Agreement Form (Appendix 5 in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual). Copies of the form are also available in the office of the dean of the student's discipline. Photocopies of the form are acceptable, or they may be ordered from ProQuest:
ProQuest Information and Learning
Dissertations Services
300 North Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1346
(800) 521-0600 ext. 879 (Pre-publication Specialists)
http://www.umi.com OR e-mail disspub@umi.com
- Optional Services
ProQuest offers the following optional services to authors, with the price schedule subject to change.
Copyright service $45.00 Xerographic Softbound paper copy (6 1/2" x 8 1/4") $29.00 Xerographic Library bound copy (6 1/2" x 8 1/4") $35.00 Microfiche copies (105 mm) 98-page format $16.00 Microfilm copies (35 mm) $12.00 Reprints of abstract (100 copies) $30.00 Additional abstract reprints (100 copies per set) $10.00
These fees are paid using the online processing form in addition to any VCU Libraries charges. The ProQuest Dissertation Agreement Form, signed by the author, are to be submitted at the time the fees are paid.
ProQuest (UMI) Charges for Theses
VCU does not require master's thesis publication with ProQuest; however, the service is available to those desiring it. All ProQuest charges for theses are optional. The basic ProQuest preparation charge for theses is $45.00 for "Full Publishing Service," including the creation of a microfilm master of the thesis, preparation of the abstract, and listing in Master's Abstracts International.
Students must complete an additional form for theses (the "ProQuest Master's Thesis Agreement Form") when requesting services from ProQuest. Copies of the form are available in the office of the dean of the student's discipline. Photocopies of the form are acceptable, or they may be ordered from ProQuest:
ProQuest Information and Learning
Dissertations Services
300 North Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1346
(800) 521-0600 ext. 879 (Pre-publication Specialists)
http://www.umi.com OR e-mail disspub@umi.com
ProQuest offers the following optional services for authors, with the price schedule subject to change.
| Copyright service | $45.00 |
| Xerographic Softbound paper copy (6 1/2" x 8 1/4") | $29.00 |
| Xerographic Library bound copy (6 1/2" x 8 1/4") | $35.00 |
| Microfiche copies (105 mm) 98-page format | $16.00 |
| Microfilm copies (35 mm) | $12.00 |
| Reprints of abstract (100 copies) | $30.00 |
| Additional abstract reprints (100 copies per set) | $10.00 |
These fees are paid in addition to VCU Libraries charges and must be accompanied by the ProQuest Master's Thesis Agreement Form signed by the author.
Payment
- Online Processing Database
Students must register their thesis or dissertation online and get a statement of charges for binding from the Libraries' online processing form. Completing the information allows quick calculation of the charges, faster processing, and accurate cataloging of the work.
- Payment at VCU Libraries Business Office
The VCU Libraries Business Office is located on the second floor of Cabell Library, Room 201. Students must pay all fees in person at the time the theses or dissertations are delivered with MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, check or money order (payable to "VCU Libraries"). The University Cashier's Office will not accept payment for theses and dissertations.
- Payment by Department or School
Departments that pay for a portion of the library process or binding charges must authorize all thesis/dissertation charges to accounts with a memo on department letterhead, including the name of the student, the account number to charge, and the authorizing contact person and phone number. Students will receive a receipt to return to the paying department. The charge will be processed through the on-line IDT system.
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