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- Textbook options to fit your need: new, used, rentals, & digital eBooks
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Incoming Student FAQ
University Book Store receives information regarding textbook requirements from your
professors as early as months before the semester starts through the first weeks of classes.
We make every effort to get your books on the shelf as soon as we learn of the requirements.
If you don't find a book, you can keep checking back or you can go to the information
counter in the course materials department to inquire on the status of your book.
Textbooks are located on the lower level of University Book Store at 711 State Street.
Class books are arranged first by department, next by class within each department. You
should bring a list of your classes with you when you shop for your books each semester.
This list should contain the names of your professors along with lecture and section
numbers. This will help you make sure you're buying the right books for the right classes.
It's not uncommon to have three professors teaching a particular class using three
completely different sets of books.
Yes, at text.uwbookstore.com. You will need the
same information as that listed in the previous answer when ordering textbooks online. You
may have your books delivered to your home or dorm, or you may pick them up on the lower
level of University Book Store, 711 State Street, during regular Book Store hours. You must
present a valid picture I.D. at time of pickup.
Don't worry! We can get additional copies. Order the book through our website and you'll be notified when it's
available. The book will initially appear as backordered on your order but will be fulfilled as soon as we
receive additional stock.
Yes. You may find information about buyback at text.uwbookstore.com/Buyback.
Buyback prices are dynamic and can change daily based on need. We buy books for store use and on behalf of our
wholesale
partners.
Yes! We rent many required and recommended books. If available, you will see a rental option listed below the
purchasing
options for the title. The rental due date and rental agreement can be found under the book notes on the same
page. The
due date is always the last day of finals for the semester and you'll receive several emails toward the end of
the term
reminding you of this. Return your rented book to the Course Materials Dept (lower level).
Some instructors provide books lists to other local shops. We may very well have used copies
of the books you need. Bring us a copy of your syllabus after you have gone to your first
class and we will do all we can to find used copies of the books you need.
The University Book Store accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
and Wiscard, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's debit card.
You can put money into your Wiscard Campus Cash account at the Memorial Union Cashier's
Office or online.
The average student spends $350-$450 per semester at the University Book Store.
The return policy for the non-textbook merchandise is 30 days with a receipt for a full
refund.
Collegiate clothing and gifts, school supplies, computers and tech gear, art
supplies, even coffee too!
Yes, art and supply kits are found in the lower level of the University Book Store. General supplies are on the
first floor.