Returning Rental Materials

End of Semester

One of the ways that the Husky Book Bundle stays affordable for UConn students is by delivering most physical course materials on a rental basis each semester. That means that those physical books are due back to the Bookstore by the end of finals.

You will receive several reminder e-mails towards the end of term with instructions as to how to return these books to make sure they are checked in properly. These should be returned to your UConn Campus store, or via mail. If you are a student at UConn Waterbury, there will be a drop off location in the Student Services Suite 2nd Floor Room 228.

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Rental FAQs

How long is the rental period?

The rental period begins the day you pay for the Textbook Rental and continues until the the last day of Finals, as shown on your Order Confirmation. All rented textbooks must be returned to the bookstore, in good condition, by the Rental Return Due Date. Textbook Rentals returned via mail must be postmarked by the Rental Return Due Date.

Where do I return by books?

Books should be returned to the UConn Bookstore location on your campus. Keep your rental reminder e-mail handy for faster check-in at the Bookstore. UConn Waterbury students may drop off rental materials in the Student Services Suite 2nd Floor Room 228. The Bookstore will pick them up after the rental due date. Please note that you may continue to receive overdue notices until the materials have been received and checked in at the Bookstore.

Can I return my books by mail?

Yes! Just use the return shipping label available online. You can print it as often as you like, but you can only use it once. So if you're returning multiple books, please put them in one box and use one shipping label. You can also just drop off your books at the UConn bookstore.

How do I know which books are available as rental?

Simple! The UConn Bookstore sends several reminder e-mails with the details. If you don’t have the e-mail handy, you can log into uconnbookstore.com to view your recent orders and outstanding rental books.

Can I buy my rented textbook?

Yes! If you decide you want to keep your rental book, you can opt to buy at any time during your rental period, unless the rental book is identified as a 'Rental Only' title, which is not available for purchase at any time.

Can I mark up the inside of the book with a highlighter or make notes in the margins?

Normal use of highlighting and writing is permitted. The bookstore will use the same standards for determining acceptable condition of rental textbooks that it uses for determining condition of books sold back as used books.

Can the bookstore refuse to accept my Textbook Rental when I return it?

Yes, the bookstore can refuse to accept your rental book if it is not returned in good condition. Good condition will be judged by the bookstore alone, and generally means book spine intact, no excessive damage to cover or contents, all original pages intact, all original components present, and no excessive highlighting, writing or other markings. Normal-use highlighting and writing is permitted. If the bookstore determines your book to be not acceptable for return, then you will be responsible to pay for a replacement copy and a non-return processing fee.

What happens if I do not return the book by the due date?

You will be responsible to pay the bookstore a replacement and non-return processing fee, and the book will be yours to keep. The Bookstore will accept late returns, but there may be a processing fee associated with an overdue book.

What happens if I lose a rented textbook?

You will be charged the replacement cost plus the non-return processing fee for any book not returned to the bookstore, regardless of the reason. These fees are in addition to the rental fee.

How much are the fees?

  • Replacement Cost is 75% of the selling price of your book at the time of purchase.
  • Non-return processing fee is 7.5% of the selling price at the time of purchase.
  • These fees are in addition to the rental fee.

What if I forget when the rental is due?

As a courtesy, we will send a reminder notice to your UConn e-mail address. However, it is your responsibility to return the book by the due date even if you do not receive this email. Please remember that rental books are due back - or must be postmarked by - the last day of Finals.