SIU myTextbooks
Every required material.
One affordable price.
Program Benefits
Reduce the stress related to finding and purchasing course materials in time for classes.
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Easy access and management of digital course materials in the students’ MyCourses, with the required course materials available by day one of classes.
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Cost savings for required course materials.
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Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
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Save time and money! No book lists or bookstore lines to worry about.
Cost Benefits
Students can save up to 60% off the original price thanks to the University Bookstore’s relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also reduces student stress during the purchasing process and provides a method to easily access, manage, and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.
Program Participation
All students are automatically enrolled in the program to provide the opportunity to receive their required course materials at the lowest price available and to ensure preparedness across campus on the first day of class. The program's cost will be added to the student's Bursar statement each semester for easy payment.
SIU myTextbooks promotes flexibility and student choice by allowing any student who is not interested in participating the opportunity to easily opt out of the program with no penalty. For more information regarding opting out, view the FAQs below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How am I notified about the program?
Students will be notified at the point of course registration, and all participating students will also receive communications to their SIU email address providing them with all necessary program information, including deadlines and fees.
Be on the lookout for the following emails with the following subject lines:
- Important Information Regarding your Course Materials for the Upcoming Term | Faculty & Students
- Your Order is Ready for Pick-Up | Students with physical materials
How do I get my required course materials?
Once you register for your courses, you are automatically enrolled in myTextbooks. You will receive confirmation emails to your SIU email sharing details on how to access your digital course materials in MyCourses. If you have physical course materials, the University Bookstore will communicate with you when you can pick up these materials.
What type of materials will I receive?
Depending on the classes and the course materials required, you may receive a combination of digital course materials, physical textbooks, printed lab manuals, or workbooks.
Will I need myTextbooks materials?
Only materials identified by the faculty as "required" are included in the program as necessary for the course. Instructors may also suggest items that may be helpful for the course as "recommended" materials, which may be available for purchase separately online or at the University Bookstore. Required supplies such as lab supplies, calculators, etc., are not covered by myTextbooks.
What if I add or drop a course?
If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the University Bookstore.
- Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, students will receive an email at their SIU email with details to access their digital materials and/or if their materials are already provisioned directly into MyCourses. If the course requires physical materials, students will receive an email to their SIU email letting them know when the new print materials are ready for pick-up.
- Dropped courses: For courses dropped prior to the last day to drop/add/opt-out/opt-in deadline, access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled. If the course requires physical materials, they must be returned to the University Bookstore unless otherwise stated.
- Note: If you drop a course from your schedule on or before the last day of the drop/add period for this term (check the academic calendar), your account will automatically be fully refunded for digital materials. Print materials must be returned to the University Bookstore before your account can be refunded.
Do I get to keep the materials at the end of the semester?
Required physical materials can be kept by the student at the end of each term and do not have to be returned. Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for a longer period based on the material adopted and the publisher’s terms.