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.
- Digital textbooks are delivered automatically via course pages (AsULearn or Canvas) 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.
Included in the Textbook Rental Program
- All required textbooks (digital or physical). Required textbooks are primarily digital.
- Physical textbooks of titles that do not have a digital version are included in the rental program. These will need to be ordered via the Campus Store.
- Some digital textbooks include companion materials (homework assignments, quizzes, etc.), and these are included.
Not Included in the Textbook Rental Program
- Course supplies are not included in the rental fee. These include lab kits, workbooks, one-time-use items, course packs, etc.
- These will need to be ordered and purchased via the Campus Store.
2026-27 Textbook Rental Fee
A fixed semesterly charge that covers required textbooks (digital and physical) is included in your student fees.
- Undergraduate students: $298.50/semester for spring and fall semesters, and $72/term for summer sessions.
- Graduate students: $128.50/semester for spring and fall semesters, and $31/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.
- Note: The Campus Store does not approve opt-out requests if the student is enrolled in a course that has adopted a digital textbook with included companion materials (homework assignments, quizzes, etc.).
TO APPLY TO OPT OUT
- Send a request to optout@appstate.edu— include your name and Banner ID number. Then, complete the form sent via email.
- Students who apply to opt out of the textbook rental program must submit a request for each semester.
- Students who are approved to opt out will need to purchase any required textbooks and course materials from another outlet of their choice.
2026-27 TEXTBOOK RENTAL PROGRAM OPT-OUT DEADLINES
- Summer I 2026: May 29
- Summer II 2026: July 7
- Fall 2026: Aug. 28
Returns
Returning purchased course supplies: Unless labeled as “non-returnable,” these items can be returned for a full refund within two weeks of the first day of class — must be in the same condition as purchased and with the original receipt.
Returning rental physical textbooks: These must be returned 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.
2026-27 RETURN DEADLINES
- Summer 1 2026: July 6
- Summer 2 2026: Aug. 11
- Fall 2026: Dec. 15
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
All returns must 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).