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Textbook Pro Tips

The University Store has what you need for how you study. Choose the course material option that suits you best: new, rental, digital or used.

New

· Make your own notes and annotations for studying.

· Keep the book for future classes.

· Sell it back to the University Store — we buy books year round.

Used

· Save money — maybe not as much as renting, but savings are savings!

· Get free notes from previous owners.

· Sell it back to the University Store.

· Saves trees — the woodland creatures thank you.

Rental

· Highlight and take notes.

· Easy return for a clutter-free life.

· Save money by renting for the quarter you need.

· Get friendly reminders of the return due date.

· Can purchase to own any time before the due date.

Digital

· Ease of transportation from the dorm to the library.

· Access on a laptop, phone or other digital devices.

· Cheaper than buying new.

· No physical return of the book if rented.

Bonus Tip: If you find your textbooks cheaper somewhere else, the University Store will match Amazon’s and most local competitors’ prices.*

*Restrictions apply. See store for details.