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RISK-FREE
Try before you buy! You can apply the rental price you paid to the purchase price to keep the book.

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REALISTIC PRICING
Rental pricing is updated throughout each semester to compete with the entire marketplace.

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SIMPLE REFUNDS
Drop or switch classes? You have 7 days from the beginning of each semester to return your rentals to receive a full refund.
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EASY RETURNS
You can return your rentals in-store at the end of each semester or you can simply mail them back to the bookstore.		 FAST SHIPPING ON ALL BOOK ORDERS
Have an assignment due? Rent your books and have your rentals delivered in one to three business days.  		 NO UPCHARGE
You don’t have to spend more for a new rental. There is only one rental price regardless if the book is new or used.

How long do I get to keep a rental?
Rentals are always due on the last day of the semester. Spring 2026 rentals will be due on May 1st 2026.

What are your hours during Finals Week? Stay tuned for extended rental return hours for Spring 2026.
I like to buy my books instead of renting because I may need to keep them.  Why should I rent?
The full rental price paid can be applied to the purchase price at the end of the semester if you want to keep your book. For example, if the rental price is $25 and the purchase price is $75, you would pay $50 to keep the book at the end of the semester.
Can I rent books or packages with an access code in them?
Yes, the rental price includes the purchase of the access code, and the book will need to be returned at the end of the semester.
Can I write or highlight in my rental?
Standard writing/highlighting in the book is allowed. Excessive highlighting or writing can result in the rental being deemed damaged (See question below).
Why do I need to hold a debit/credit card on file for a rental?
We require a debit/credit card to be held on file in case the rental is not returned.

How do I return my rental?
It’s easy. We don't require a receipt. Return your rentals at the end of the semester to the bookstore or mail them to:

201 Donaghey Ave, ATTN Bookstore, Conway, AR 72035

**Please make sure your contact information is located in the package.**

How do I obtain and print a return label for mailed rental returns?

Follow the short video below for step-by-step instructions on how to obtain and print a rental return label through your account.

Click to watch: Rental Return Label Process - The UCA Bookstore
What if I don’t return my rental?
The bookstore will charge your card on file the difference in how much was paid for the rental minus the purchase price plus a $10/rental late fee.
Did you get the books I returned?
When rentals are returned, you will receive an emailed receipt showing they are returned.
What if I need to extend my rental? 
Please contact the bookstore to pay the upcoming semester's rental fee.
What if I want to keep my book? 
Please contact the bookstore to let us know that you want to keep the book. The bookstore has a Rental+ Program meaning the full rental price paid will be applied to the purchase price if you want to keep your book. For example, if the rental price is $25 and the purchase price is $75, you would pay $50 to keep the book.
What if I lost or damaged my rentals?
Students are required to pay the difference in how much was paid for the rental price minus the purchase price.

 

General Book

What is an ISBN?
ISBN is an abbreviation for International Standard Book Number. Each ISBN is a unique identifier for a book or other book-like product that specifies its title, format, edition, and publisher.
Where is the ISBN located on my book?
ISBNs are typically located on the back of each book near the barcode and inside each book on the copyright page.
What does an ISBN look like?
ISBNs are typically 13 digit (Ex. 9780357499764) or 10 digit (Ex. 035749976X) numbers. ISBNs are sometimes displayed with sections separated by hyphens (Ex. 978-03574-9976-4).
Are there new and used prices for every course material?
The majority of course materials are available as new, used, and rental. There are some course materials such as access codes and workbooks that do not have a used or rental option since they cannot be reused.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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