diff --git a/uclath12.clo b/uclath12.clo
index 722ded0..5311d68 100644
--- a/uclath12.clo
+++ b/uclath12.clo
@@ -96,6 +96,11 @@
 % the text will fall within the UCLA thesis margin limits even if
 % photo-
 % copying enlarges or misaligns it slightly.

+% Thomas Schmid, August 1st 2009
+% adding specific page size
+\setlength\paperheight{11in}
+\setlength\paperwidth{8.5in}
+
 %
 % According to the Feb. 1995 revision of RfTaDP,
 % margins are to be 1.5'' left, 1'' top and right, and 1.5'' bottom.