Textbook Rental is simple! Now at your campus bookstore, you can rent the textbooks you need for the semester, then return them at the end of the term.

Renting textbooks saves you on average 50% when compared to a new, printed textbook.

Most forms of payment currently accepted at the bookstore can also be used for rentals. We do require a credit card be kept on file, even if you pay with a different method. Why? Just in case you win the lottery and forget to return your book, we'll need to charge you for it (refer to section on Fees).

If the textbook is returned after the due date, or is damaged, we use the credit card on file to pay for a replacement book and non-return processing fee, as described in your Rental Agreement. We want you to bring the book back so we don't have to charge you!

Yes, you can use your financial aid to pay for your Textbook Rental. However, you will still need to keep a credit card on file with us in order to rent a book.

The rental period begins the day you pay for the Textbook Rental and continues until the the last day of Finals, as shown on your Order Confirmation. All rented textbooks must be returned to the bookstore, in good condition, by the Rental Return Due Date. Textbook Rentals returned via mail must be postmarked by the Rental Return Due Date.

Yes! For a nominal fee you can easily return rental textbooks by mail. To purchase and print your rental return UPS label, please visit bu.bncollege.com. You will need your Order ID and email address. On the Rental Return form, enter the address from where the books would be shipped. Print the UPS Shipping Label and affix it to the box.

Simple! We post the list of Textbook Rentals on the bookstore website and in the bookstore. Plus if you're shopping in the bookstore, look for signs in the book aisle. Online, it's really easy - if we're renting a textbook, the "Rental" option will display in your book list alongside "New" and/or "Used" (if available). Just check the box and follow the instructions.

The drop/add policy for rented books is the same as for purchased books. Return the book to the bookstore within the allowed period along with drop/add documentation. If you return your book via mail, it must be postmarked within the allowed drop/add return period, and must include a copy of the drop/add documentation along with your book.

Yes! The same return policy applies to rented textbooks as to purchased textbooks. Assuming, of course that you have your receipt, and return the textbook in good condition, along with any components such as CDs, etc. that were included with the textbook when you rented it. If you return your book via mail, it must be postmarked within the refund period allowed by your bookstore.

Yes! Textbook rentals can be converted from a rental to a purchase or a purchase to a rental within the first three weeks of classes. There will also be a buyout offer available throughout the semester.

Normal use of highlighting and writing is permitted. The bookstore will use the same standards for determining acceptable condition of rental textbooks that it uses for determining condition of books sold back as used books.

Yes, the bookstore can refuse to accept your rental book if it is not returned in good condition. Good condition will be judged by the bookstore alone, and generally means book spine intact, no excessive damage to cover or contents, all original pages intact, all original components present, and no excessive highlighting, writing or other markings. Normal-use highlighting and writing is permitted. If the bookstore determines your book to be not acceptable for return, then you will be charged for a replacement copy and a non-return processing fee.

The card on file will be charged a replacement and non-return processing fee for any rental not received in the BU Bookstore in-person or by mail within 72 hours of the return due date. The replacement cost and non-return processing fee will be charged to the credit card on file. The book will be yours to keep. The Replacement Cost is 75% of the New book price at the time of purchase. The non-return processing fee is 7.5% of the New book price at the time of purchase. These fees are in addition to the rental fee.

You will be charged the replacement cost plus the non-return processing fee for any book not returned to the bookstore, regardless of the reason. These fees are in addition to the rental fee.

Replacement Cost is 75% of the selling price of your book at the time of purchase.

Non-return processing fee is 7.5% of the selling price at the time of purchase.

These fees are in addition to the rental fee.

As a courtesy, we will send a reminder notice to the email address you provided during your rental checkout and on your rental agreement. However, it is your responsibility to return the book by the due date even if you do not receive this email. Please remember that rental books are due back by the last day of Finals. Stop by the bookstore and return your book at the register to avoid the rental return label shipping feeds. Use Express Check-In online and your in-store return will be even easier!