Thesis/Dissertation Assistance and Binding
Theses/Dissertations:
Forms:
- Degree Completion Checklist
- Thesis Guidelines Checklist
- Signature Page for Faculty and Student
- Embargo of Thesis/Dissertation
- Thesis/Dissertation Intake Form
- Thesis/Dissertation Binding Form
- Binding Form for Additional Personal Copies
The NMSU Library's Bindery Unit will assist in the binding of your thesis or dissertation. The Reference & Research Services Department offers assistance finding resources for literature reviews, writing styles, copyright and plagiarism information.
The Graduate School provides Thesis/Dissertation guidelines, Graduation requirements and deadlines.
NOTE: Once the thesis or dissertation has been approved by the thesis or dissertation committee and the Graduate Dean, it is considered a final document and no changes can be made by the author.
- What is needed for binding:
- Pay the binding fee at the cashier's office in the Educational Services Building, next to the Pan Am Center (575)646-3927. (Keep your binding receipt)
- Submit to the Bindery:
- The Thesis/Dissertation Binding Form (or binding receipt)
- 3 (or 4) unbound, edited, approved, and signed copies of your thesis/dissertation on 25% white cotton bond paper
- Completed Signature Page for Faculty and Student
- CDs or DVDs need to have your name on them
- Maps should not be folded, (the bindery will fold them)
- In Person:
- NMSU Library, Branson Hall, 1st Floor - Technical Services Department: Bindery Unit (575)646-1237
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- By US Mail:
- NMSU Library
- PO Box 30006 / MSC 3475
- Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006
- By Express Service (Fed Ex, UPS or DHL):
- NMSU Library, Branson Hall
- 1305 Frenger Mall
- Las Cruces, NM 88003
- ATTN: Bindery Unit
- Doctoral students must also submit:
- Completed UMI Dissertation Agreement Form
- Extra copy of title page and abstract
- Binding of Personal copies
- Fill out the Binding Form for Additional Personal Copies (includes fee information);
- Submit the completed form and your copies to the NMSU Library, Branson Hall, 1st floor, Technical Services Department, Bindery Unit.
| Binding Fees: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis: | $38.50 | $48.50 | (required by molecular biology or astronomy students) |
| Dissertation: (binding & microfilming) |
$79.00 | $89.00 | |
| For Personal Copies: (Fees listed on Binding Form for Additional Personal Copies) NOTE: Personal copies can be insured for an additional $3.00 per copy |
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How and Where:
The library has made arrangements with "Bookbinders of New Mexico" to handle the binding of any personal copies of your thesis/dissertation.
(The bound copies will be shipped directly to you in 6 - 12 weeks.)
Email the library for questions or comments or call (575)646-1237