Printing Related Purchases Printing Related Purchases Long-standing, general policy directs that all printing work using university funds be directed to the printing department. The printing department is a cost recovery auxiliary. Reliability and quality are valued ahead of price, and should be viewed as the primary reason why Virginia Tech operates this service.
Pricing is considered to be comparable to commercial sources.
Because university policy grants the printing department the first right for printing work, it is not ethical to contact commercial printers for quotes or estimates until after a release has been obtained. For further information, contact printing services at 231-6701.