KU Bookstores - Textbooks

Textbook Options

We know it can be confusing buying textbooks, be we hope we can lay out your options and make it easier.

Our new Price Comparison Shopping Tool includes all the options for buying your books.

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Fall Semester Textbook Refund Policy:

Friday, September 3 Last day for full returns

Friday, November 5
No returns allowed after 11/5

9/4--11/5
Returns will be allowed 5 days from purchase date with receipt.

Standard Textbook Refund Policy:
Books may be returned for a full refund within 5 days from date of purchase with original receipt from KU Bookstores. Textbooks purchased during fee payment and the first two weeks of a semester (one week during summer school) may also be returned for a full refund during the first two weeks of classes. No refunds will be granted on textbooks during the three weeks of classes prior to Stop Day or during Finals Week.

More About Textbooks at KU
The University of Kansas is pleased to provide this online information regarding textbook/course materials at the time of registration in order to help you make an informed decision about the approximate total cost of a class. To the maximum extent practicable, the KU Bookstore has endeavored to ensure the accuracy of the information listed here. However, please be aware of the following: Prices may fluctuate prior to the start of the class; The information may not be complete for every class; The information may change prior to the start of the class The class may be canceled by the University of Kansas It is recommended that you do not purchase textbooks/course materials any sooner than three weeks before the beginning of a class. The KU Bookstores will not provide refunds or otherwise be responsible for purchases you make from other booksellers even if you relied upon the information listed here.

More About Textbooks at KU

The University of Kansas is pleased to provide this online information regarding textbook/course materials at the time of registration in order to help you make an informed decision about the approximate total cost of a class. To the maximum extent practicable, the KU Bookstore has endeavored to ensure the accuracy of the information listed here. However, please be aware of the following:

Prices may fluctuate prior to the start of the class;
The information may not be complete for every class;
The information may change prior to the start of the class
The class may be canceled by the University of Kansas
It is recommended that you do not purchase textbooks/course materials any sooner than three weeks before the beginning of a class. The KU Bookstores will not provide refunds or otherwise be responsible for purchases you make from other booksellers even if you relied upon the information listed here.

Find Your Course Textbooks
To generate a list of texts used in any course, begin by selecting a term below.

*Terms marked with an asterisk are not yet available for online ordering, and are provided for lookup only.

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