SMU Books+

About the Program

Our Books+ program makes getting your course materials more convenient and affordable.

✓Receive all your course materials before the first day of class
✓Save 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term
✓Benefit from a highly personalized service

Process

How It Works

1

Register for Classes

Upon registering for courses, you will be automatically enrolled into the program.

2

Review Your Order

One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to review your courses and choose how to receive your materials.

Note: This email will come from our bookstore partner Barnes & Noble College (coursematerials@email.bncollege.com), not SMU.

3

Receive Your Materials

  • SMU Books+ will prepare your course materials in a convenient package
  • You will receive an email notification when your order is ready for pickup at the Campus Store or when it ships, depending on your selection
  • Your digital materials will be delivered within the Canvas LMS
4

Return Your Materials

When your courses are over, you will receive helpful reminder emails to return your rental course materials.

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Books+ Program

What is the SMU Books+ program?
SMU Books+ is a course material delivery model that simplifies the student experience, lowers the cost of materials, and ensures students have access to all required course materials on or before the first day of class. Through this innovative program, physical books are conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and access to digital material is directly within the Canvas LMS, included in tuition. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return rented physical course materials to the bookstore.
Who is eligible to participate?
All registered SMU students (with the exception of students enrolled in prelicensure nursing programs which use the Elsevier 360 platform for their course materials) are eligible to participate.
What materials are included in the program?
The program provides all required textbooks, eTextbooks, lab manuals, and access codes to eligible students.
What materials are excluded from the program?
The program does not include consumable course supplies that cannot be returned and reused such as stethoscopes and nursing kits.
How do I enroll in the program?
All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the SMU Books+ program.
Can I opt-out of the program?
No. Students cannot opt of from the program.
When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?
The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of final exams for the semester. Students will receive reminders ahead of the rental deadline to their SMU email address.
Can I buy my rented textbook?
Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase any rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the semester.
Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?
Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.
What happens if I never verify my order?
Students will receive email notifications from the bookstore reminding them to verify their order and choose their fulfillment preference.
What if I drop a class?
If course materials have been picked up or delivered for the dropped class, those materials should be returned to the bookstore within 48 hours. If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will "swap" the required course materials so that you have what you need.

Payment

How do I pay for my textbook rentals under this program?
The cost of the materials is included in your SMU tuition. There is no additional charge.

Contact / Help

Who do I contact with general questions?

For general questions about SMU Books+ please:

Who do I contact for technical assistance with digital materials in Canvas?

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