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Textbook Returns

If you drop or withdraw from a course, full refunds for textbooks will be given through the first week of classes for fall and spring semesters. For summer sessions, full refunds end on the third day of class.

For Fall Semester 2022 the textbook return policy is as follows:

  • 100% refund the 1st week of class: 1/09/23-1/13/23
  • 75%  refund the 2nd week of class: 1/16/23-1/20/23
  • 50% refund the 3rd week of class: 1/23/23-1/27/23
  • 25% refund the 4th week of class 1/30/23-2/3/23
  • No refunds will be issued after 2/3/23 with NO EXCEPTIONS

 The following conditions must be met before a refund will be given:

  • A cash register receipt/web order receipt must be presented for all returns.
  • New books must be in original condition, free from any damage, writing, or highlighting.

BOOK RETURN/RENTAL DATES & TIMES

Fall 2022

  • Full Refund Book Returns End: Friday, 8/26/22 at 4:30pm - Web orders placed before 8/22/22 with in-store pickup need to be picked up by 8/26/22 or they will be returned to stock. For orders placed after 8/22/22, you have 7 days to pickup from the order date or they will be returned to stock.
  • Fall Semester Rentals Due - Thursday, December 22 by 4:30pm - Unreturned rentals will be billed to your student account ($25 Fee + New Book Replacement Cost)

Spring 2023:

  • Full Refund Book Returns End: Friday, 1/13/23 at 4:30 PM - Web orders placed prior to 1/9/23 with in-store pickup need to be picked up by 1/13/23 or they will be returned to stock. For orders placed 1/9/23 and after, you have 7 days to pickup from the order date or they will be returned to stock.
  • Spring Semester Rentals Due - Wednesday, May 17th by 4:30 PM - Unreturned rentals will be billed to your student account ($25 Fee + New Book Replacement Cost)

Summer 2023:

To Be Announced

 

Please return all textbooks to the course materials department on the lower level of the bookstore. Rental returns can be returned at the upstairs cash registers.

If returning textbooks by mail, please follow the instructions below:

Returning rental books by mail (end of semester): Include your name and Dragon ID number on a piece of paper inside the package and return the books to:

MSUM Bookstore
Attn: Rental Returns
1104 7th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56563

Returning textbooks by mail: A packing list and receipt must be included with each return. Repackage your item(s) in the original packaging or appropriate cardboard box. Using packing material around your item, pack and tape your package securely. Select a carrier that offers you the option to insure and track your package. UPS, FedEx, and USPS all offer this option. Write down your tracking number and keep it until the Bookstore has refunded your money. Ship your return to the following address:

MSUM Bookstore
ATTN: Returns Department
1104 7th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56563

Arrange for a carrier to pick up your package or drop it off with the carrier. Shipping is the responsibility of the customer. Returns will be refunded to the original credit card or account used for payment. Shipping charges will not be refunded unless it is due to our error.