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8AM to 6PM - Mon - Thurs
8AM to 5PM - Fri
10AM to 5PM - Sat

Address
219 College Street
PO Box 32028
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: 828-262-3070
Fax: 828-262-2614

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The Fall 2009 Rental Textbook Return Deadline has passed. Any rental books that have not been returned are already billed to the student's account. The books are considered to be sold to the student at this point. However, late rental books that will be used again in future semesters may be returned to the University Bookstore in order for the student's account to be credited 1/2 of the billed price.

Students with outstanding textbook charges may experience the following:
--Graduating seniors will not receive diplomas
--Students will not receive grades or transcripts
--Students may not register for additional classes

Rental Books

The Rental Textbook Program covers one book per course for on campus, undergraduate courses for Fall and Spring semesters only. All other textbooks must be purchased.

When picking up books: Bring a computer printed schedule which includes the banner id # and bring your AppCard when you come to the 2nd floor of the University Bookstore.

The first day you can pick up books for the Spring 2010 semester is Monday, January 4th, 2010.

The deadline to return books for Fall 2009 without being charged is Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Undergraduate students may purchase rental textbooks - at Replacement Cost, at any time.

Click Here to Read Appalachian's Rental Textbook Policy

#Purchase Textbooks

Supplemental books for on campus courses not covered by the rental program must be purchased.

  • Graduate level course textbooks must be purchased.
  • Extension and Distance Learning course textbooks must be purchased.
  • Summer School course textbooks must be purchased.

    • Go here to find and purchase non-rental textbooks.

    Read our purchased textbook return policy.

    For medical textbooks shop with Rittenhouse here.

     

     

     

    Rental Program History

    The textbook rental program was started in 1938 when the school was known as Appalachian State Teachers College. At that time the rental fee was $5 per quarter and for freshman only. The rental program has been in existence since that time for all but one year when the program was discontinued and then reinstated the following year. The rental program has evolved into its present form and is managed by the University Bookstore.

    The University has supported the rental program for the benefit provided to students making decisions about which college to attend. Over the years the fact that the University offers this unique program has been appealing to both parents and students in making their decision. Over the course of four years the rental program saves students hundreds of dollars. The rental program essentially offers a scholarship to every undergraduate, on campus student that attends Appalachian State.