Turning in your Thesis or Dissertation. After the Graduate School has approved a thesis or dissertation, two copies of the work (along with paperwork from the Graduate School) are turned in to the Binding Section of CSU Libraries to ship to a commercial binder.There is no charge for this service. For questions, email or call (970-491-1825) Diane Lunde.
Dissertations - Microfilming/Copyrighting
Dissertations are sent to ProQuest: Information and Learning (formerly UMI), for microfilming and copyrighting:
- Microfilming fee $55.00 - Make check out to Colorado State University
- Copyright fee (optional) $65.00 - Make check to ProQuest
Pick up a form from the Graduate School to request these services. The form and payment for these services must be turned in to the Binding Section along with the two copies of the dissertation.
Bound Theses and Dissertations
When returned from the commercial binder, bound theses and dissertations are cataloged and housed in Morgan Library. Check SAGE for availability:
- One copy is shelved by call number in the Morgan stacks and may be checked out.
- The second copy, stored in the University Archives and Special Collections Department, does not circulate.
NOTE: The Binding Section cannot bind personal copies for students but can supply information about commercial binders.
See the Graduate School Thesis Manual for suggestions on formatting thesis or dissertations