Where are textbook rentals available?

The textbook rental program is currently available at 25 of the college/university bookstores operated by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC. Students can rent their books either in the campus bookstore or from the bookstore’s website. Textbook rentals are not available from bn.com or from Barnes & Noble, Inc. stores.

How can I find out if my school offers textbook rentals?

Contact your campus bookstore or visit their website and look for the Textbook Rentals message at the top of the homepage.

Will more schools be offering a rental program?

We will be expanding the rental program to many more of the schools where we operate the campus bookstore.

How do I rent a textbook?

Either by visiting the campus bookstore and looking for signs indicating which books are for rent,or by visiting your campus bookstore’s website.

How much can I save by renting my textbooks?

Textbooks can be rented for less than half the cost of a new, printed textbook – saving you over 50%.

How long does the rental period last?

The rental period covers the entire semester/term. All rented textbooks must be returned to the campus bookstore, in good condition, by the last day of finals. Textbook rentals returned via mail must be postmarked before the last day of finals

Can I rent textbooks in Barnes & Noble, Inc. stores or at bn.com?

No. The program is only available through Barnes & Noble College Booksellers.

What forms of payment are accepted for textbook rentals?

You can use any form of tender that your campus bookstore already accepts including campus debit cards and financial aid. However, all textbook rentals require a credit card be kept on file for security, regardless of the tender used to pay for the rental.