The traditional deadlines for getting textbook orders in to the University Bookstore are April 15 for fall semester courses and October 15 for spring semester courses.
The sooner the bookstore knows what textbooks to order, the cheaper it is to obtain both new and used books. Placing book orders by the fall and spring due dates assists with inventory control. This allows students the ability to purchase the most affordable books available on campus. Notifying the bookstore that you are not using a book through the University Bookstore can impact pricing to students.
One of the most effective ways to save students money on course materials is to simply meet the due dates. Ordering on time allows the bookstore to source used books from students, access the used textbook marketplace earlier, and discuss affordability options such as rental and digital. Used, rented and digital textbooks ordered by the deadlines can save students between 25% and 80%.