The bindery process usually takes 10 to 12 weeks. When the bound copies are returned, the Library keeps 2 official copies. One is cataloged to the Archives and does not circulate. The second Library copy is added to the Main Stacks and is available for checkout. The 3 remaining official copies are distributed to the Graduate Studies Office, the Dean of the College, and the Division Office.
Dissertations take an extra step before binding.
One copy is sent to University Microfilms, Inc. to be filmed and listed in Dissertation Abstracts. This process usually takes at least 6 weeks. When this copy is returned, all copies are sent to the bindery. If you submitted personal copies to be bound of either your thesis or dissertation, you will receive a letter when these copies are ready for pick-up. The letter is sent using the self-addressed stamped envelope you supplied earlier in the process.