Textbooks
Textbook Rentals, Purchases, and Returns
The Textbook Rental Program
Click Here to Read Appalachian's Rental Textbook Policy
The textbook rental 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.
GRADUATE STUDENTS, STUDENT TEACHERS, EXTENSION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS, and SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS. Go here to find and purchase non-rental textbooks.
Information for Faculty
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.
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 to pick up books.
The first day you can pick up books for the Fall semester is Monday, August 17, 2009.
The deadline to return books without being charged is Thursday, December 17, 2009.
Undergraduate students may purchase rental textbooks - at Replacement Cost, at any time
Important Dates and Times
Textbook Pick Up Beginning Date
This is NOT the only day to pick up textbooks
PLACE: University Bookstore 2nd Level
TIMES: Open Monday -Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Extended hours the first and last week of each semester, check the Bookstore Homepage.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2009 | January 4, 2010 | NO RENTALS / MUST PURCHASE BOOKS |
Textbook Return Deadline -
Late returns are charged to student's account
PLACE: University Bookstore 2nd Level
TIMES: Open Monday -Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Extended hours the first and last week of each semester check the Bookstore Homepage.
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2009 | May 1, 2010 | Check for Summer Semester buy back | |
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.
