Please be advised that rates have changed for FY24 (beginning Sept.1, 2023):
Large format print/posters (44″ roll paper) $ 0.80 per inch
Large format print/posters (44″ roll canvas) $ 2.00 per inch
Large format print/posters (44″ synthetic cloth) $ 1.70 per inch
Small/multiple color copies/prints $ 0.05 per letter sized page, one side
Portraits, specimen, digital documentation photography $ 7.00 per person
Event, exhibition, lab, site photography $ 81.00 per hour
Scanning $ 7.00 per file
Graphic design, web design and maintenance $ 22.00 per hour
Lamination $ 0.40 per letter sized page
We currently ONLY accept approved chart strings for payment processing and DO NOT accept campus card, department card, cash or credit. Off campus research community members can contact us for how to be charged via off-campus billing or for how USM members can be charged via R-STARS.
Students or individuals wishing to use our services must have funding support and authorization from a department, lab, or other organization with an approved chart string.
A valid chartstring for JE processing must be provided by the client prior to the commencement of any work.
Charges will be processed on completion of the project at the beginning of the following month. JE’s are processed by the Business Services Office of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. In the event that a project extends beyond a fiscal quarter, the provided chart string may be charged quarterly for work completed by the end of the quarter. For JE specific questions, please contact David Allison, Business Services Specialist, dpalliso@umbc.edu.
Chargeback Policy
Please Note: the Facility’s charge back is subject to periodic review and modification. Charges are based on policies set by Financial Services.
CATEGORY 1: UMBC INSTITUTIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Definition
Category 1 includes services and/or produced materials that are used by department or University offices for in direct or support of non-instructional programs and by chartered campus organizations. Also includes services and/or produced materials that are accountable to a specific scheduled UMBC course number. These services and materials are to be used for direct instruction in a classroom, laboratory, or a resource center.
Policies
- All requests must include a chart string number and authorization of an individual who controls that account. A valid chart string for JE processing must be provided by the client prior to the commencement of any work.
Charges will be processed on completion of the project. In the event that a project extends beyond a fiscal quarter, the provided chart string may be charged quarterly for work completed by the end of the quarter. - Materials, equipment maintenance and repairs are charged back to the departments.
- Notice of at least three business days are required for most production. Services are subject to availability.
CATEGORY 2: STATE AGENCIES, UMS CAMPUSES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GRANT PROJECTS AND INDIVIDUAL FACULTY (SELF-BENEFIT) REQUESTS.
Definition
Category 2 includes services and/or produced materials for Federal or State supported agencies, self-supported University agencies, grant projects and non-profit organizations other than the University of Maryland Baltimore County Campus direct instruction.
Policies
- All requests must be accompanied by a signed contract or letter of agreement, a purchase order or account number before services can be performed.
- Individual faculty requests which are not related directly to instruction, as defined above, will be charged Category 2 rates.
- Notice of at least one week is required for production. Services are subject to availability.