How to Order Your Thesis
Congratulations on your academic achievement!
If you have a PDF of your dissertation and would like us to copy and bind it, select this link: Online Thesis Order Form. This will take you to our convenient automated online ordering system where you can place your order, select the delivery method and make payment in a few easy steps. Major credit cards and University procurement cards are accepted.
If you are submitting a bulk order with multiple thesis or dissertations, please contact us directly at [email protected] and we will provide instructions for submitting your bulk order.
UC Library Bindery
Richmond Field Station
University of California
B-175, 1301 South 46th Street
Richmond, CA 94804-3580
Normal time to process your order is two weeks from the receipt of your thesis.
Should you have any additional questions or would like to discuss your requirements with us further; you can contact us at (510) 207-2856. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
LOCATION
For information about our location, follow this link.
Thesis and Dissertation Styles
We offer three styles of thesis hardcover binding. Traditional colors for the cover material are Navy Blue or Black. Cover lettering (including the UC Seal when Style 3 is selected) is printed UC Gold, white, or black.
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STYLE 1: Lettering on the spine of the cover only - ($62.00/binding) Various ink and cloth color combinations |
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STYLE 2: Lettering on the spine and front cover - ($69.00/binding) UC Gold on black buckram |
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STYLE 3: Lettering on the spine and front cover with the University seal - ($80.00/binding) First Photo - White on Black buckram Second Photo - Black on Blue grey buckram |
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IMITATION LEATHER: We also offer Imitation Leather for an additional $8.00 per volume bound. |