Allow extra time if there are complications like matching requirements, subcontracts, extension courses, user fees or changes in the project idea. This office will carry the proposal around for the necessary approvals and will help you negotiate questions that arise. These signatures assure the university's support of the project when it is funded. The university reserves the right to withdraw proposals if the approvals are not granted. This can be done while signoffs are in process.
Most forms are routine, but some ask for special information and take time to prepare.
Give your supporters several days to write their letters, and give yourself time for preparing the special items. Appendices, dividers, letters of support, and the like, take extra time. It depends on how many other users need the machine, as well as how complex the document is. If you choose to use a copying service off-campus, OGC will reimburse the cost but you will do the legwork. Color photocopying takes more time.