Tips for buying your textbooks

Before you buy your textbooks, plan ahead

By shopping early, you can get the best selection, and avoid the rush. The early bird gets the worm! Used textbooks are in demand and generally sell out quickly. BookLists are available at the BookStore six weeks before classes start or you can search text requirements online.

The BookList is updated regularly as we get new text requests. Review your list of registered courses and the corresponding book list to ensure that you are buying the right books.

Locating your textbooks in the Store

Texts are shelved at the rear of the bookstore. They are arranged alphabetically by course code, beginning with ACOM (Applied Communications) and ending with ZOOL (Zoology). Within each discipline, textbooks are shelved numerically by course number. English is the exception and is shelved alphabetically by book title. Each text has an accompanying shelf tag. Continuing Education books are shelved in the Continuing Education area located in the middle of the BookStore.

Buying your textbooks

Read all signs when you are purchasing your textbooks.
Consult the "BookList" before making your purchase. Different sections of the same class may use different books. Know Your Section!
Check the BookList for an "R" or an "O". "R" stands for required and students must have the text to complete the course. "O" means optional and these books titles are supplemental, recommended by the instructor.

Note: Some materials you purchase may not returnable. In this event, we will mark the product to alert you to this policy.

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