You can now order your thesis printing & binding online with our new site: printservices.mit.edu
You put a great deal of work into your thesis. Now we can help you package your efforts with professional polish and style. From choosing the right paper stock to cover options and binding, we will walk you through the MIT thesis specifications to present your work with the high-quality look and feel it deserves.
MIT Copytech uses MIT-required thesis paper for all thesis print orders. Approved thesis paper is also available for purchase by the ream (500 sheets). We have an Athena thesis printer in our 11-004 location.
We provide hard-cover bookbinding for thesis printing. You can choose from an array of color choices as well as gold lettering print options on the cover and spine. Economical soft-cover binding choices are also available. Thesis covers and binding clips (required for thesis submission) can also be obtained through MIT Copytech.
Thesis supplies
| Thesis bond paper | |
| By the sheet | $.06 |
| By the ream | $30.00 (500 sheets) |
Hard-cover book binding
| ~6-8 week turnaround, variety of color choices. | |
| Lettering on front cover and spine | $90.00 |
| Lettering on spine only | $78.00 |
Hard-cover book binding colors: (click to enlarge)
(Please note that the binding colors on screen may appear slightly different than in person.)
Soft-cover binding
| Binding type | Price |
| Fastback/Tape | $2.25 each |
| Coil | $2.50 each |
| GBC comb | $2.50 each |
Soft-cover accessories
| Thesis cover | $2.00/set |
| Thesis clips (small/medium) | $.10 |
| Thesis clips (large) | $.25 |