APP STATE'S TEXTBOOK RENTAL PROGRAM
App State’s textbook rental program provides undergraduate and graduate students access to all required textbooks (digital or physical) for a fixed fee per semester.
- Required textbooks and course materials are primarily digital — almost 80%. Physical textbooks of titles that do not have a digital version will also be provided as part of the textbook rental program.
- Digital textbooks are delivered automatically via AsULearn and should be available by the first day of classes. Students can access digital content anywhere, anytime — including offline.
- Digital textbooks enhance accessibility for students by offering features like adjustable text sizes, screen reader compatibility, and multimedia integration, which cater to diverse learning needs and disabilities.
- Some course materials are not included in the rental fee and will be purchased separately via the Campus Store. These include lab kits, workbooks, one-time use items, course packs, and other items.
- All rental physical textbooks and purchased course materials can be ordered for pick up at the Campus Store or the Campus Services Express desk at the Hickory campus, or shipped directly to students via UPS for a flat fee.
2025-26 TEXTBOOK RENTAL FEE
A fixed semesterly charge that covers required textbooks (digital and physical) is included in your student fees.
- Undergraduate students: $290/semester for spring and fall semesters, and $69.50/term for summer sessions.
- Graduate students: $125/semester for spring and fall semesters, and $30/term for summer sessions.
OPTING OUT OF THE TEXTBOOK RENTAL PROGRAM
Students may apply to opt out of the textbook rental program if they are student teaching, participating in clinicals or an internship, or have limited need for materials.
- Students who choose to opt out of the textbook rental program must submit a request for each semester.
- Students who opt out will need to purchase any required textbooks and course materials from another outlet of their choice.
If you would like to opt out, send a request to optout@appstate.edu — include your name and Banner ID number. Please note that the Campus Store does not approve requests to opt out when course sections have adopted digital courseware titles.
2025-26 TEXTBOOK RENTAL PROGRAM OPT-OUT DEADLINES
- Fall 2025: Aug. 29
- Spring 2026: Jan. 27
- Summer I 2026: May 29
- Summer II 2026: July 7
RETURNS
Unless labeled as “non-returnable, purchased course materials — in the same condition as purchased and with the original receipt — can be returned for a full refund, within two weeks of the first day of class.
Students are required to return rental physical textbooks to the Campus Store at the end of each term.
- Your student account will be charged the replacement cost for any rental textbooks not returned in person to the Campus Store or postmarked by the rental return deadline.
- Rental textbooks returned after the deadline will be credited half the replacement cost.
- Rental textbooks must be returned in similar condition as received. Damaged books are not accepted.
- Any exception to this policy must have prior approval by one of the Campus Store course materials managers.
2025-26 RENTAL RETURN DEADLINES
- Second Summer 2025: Friday, Aug. 8
- Fall 2025: Tuesday, Dec. 16
RENTAL RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Include a sheet with your name and Banner ID along with the books inside the package.
- Campus Store in-person return: Return rental textbooks to the second floor of the Campus Store.
- Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Hickory campus in-person return: Return rental textbooks to the Campus Service Express Desk during regular hours. Only return the books to a Campus Services representative — do not leave books unattended.
- Ship to the Campus Store (must include sheet with Name and Banner ID): Ship rental textbooks using a trackable method to Campus Store Rental Returns Department, 219 College Street, Boone, NC 28608.
- Returns will be processed within 30 days.
The Campus Store is not responsible for rental books left unattended or returned to library drop boxes or other incorrect locations.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions or need assistance, submit a Campus Store Support Request ticket (log-in required).