CU Bookstore

Purchasing aTextbooks

How do I purchase my textbooks
Why are textbooks so expensive
Textbooks returned to publishers
Discounts and coupons
How can I pay for my textbooks
Can I use my parents credit card
Non-CU students purchasing textbooks
Textbooks not in stock at semester start
Textbooks not in stock mid-semester

Used Textbooks

Does the Book Store sell used textbooks
Can I buy all my textbooks used
Buying online
Buy back prices for used textbooks

Returning Textbooks

Returning unused books
Return deadline
Refunds for dropped courses
Returning opened books
Complete return policy

Textbook "Sell Back"

Sell Back vs Returns
Textbook worth at Sell Back
Used textbook worth at Sell Back
Sell Back advantages
Best time to sell your books
Donations and un-sellable books

Renting Textbooks

What is the goal of the rental program?
What are my options for renting books from the CU Book Store
Is renting books online through the CU Book Store’s affiliate web site the same as renting them in the store
Why are some books not rentable at the CU Book Store
Can I write or highlight in a rented book
What happens if I damage a rented textbook
I want to keep my rented textbook, can I buy it
When do I need to return my rental textbooks
What happens if I don’t return my rental textbook by the deadline
Can I return textbooks rented through your online program to the bookstore

Online Ordering of Textbooks

Picking up orders on campus
Shipping destination options
Incomplete shipments
Arrival time for online orders

Notice of Limited Liability

The CU Book Store provides information on course materials used for courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder based on information submitted by instructors and suppliers. It is believed to be correct and current information at the time of publication. However, book and materials listings and prices may be changed at any time as new information is received from the college, instructor, or supplier, and to correct errors.
The CU Book Store is not responsible for any damages that may result from the use of information posted on our site, delays in processing orders, or errors and delays by any third party in processing delivery of orders. The CU Book Store will ONLY correct billing and shipping errors and allow refunds on products purchased from the CU Book Store within published policy limits. We are not responsible for damages or correcting errors on books or merchandise not purchased from the CU Book Store.