Everything you need to know about textbooks

Updated April 11, 2022.

Prepare for the start of spring term by ordering your textbooks. 

To make sure you have the information you need, here are the top facts you need to know about this term's textbooks. 

Order Your Textbooks Online

Textbook and course materials will be available exclusively online for 2021/22 and will not be available in store. 

General merchandise including clothing, gifts, supplies and tech items will still be available at the bookstore. Visit the bookstore's website for up-to-date store hours.

How to Order

To order your textbooks and course materials, visit the Bookstore's custom booklist tool.

You can save time by entering your Laurier ID to have your booklist automatically generated.

Shipping

The Bookstore offers affordable shipping options.

Scheduled Pickups 

In addition to shipping options, you can select "In-person Pickup" when you check out your cart.

Pickup locations in Waterloo are inside the store during normal operations and at the Pickup Window just outside the bookstore in the concourse during fall and winter rushes. In Brantford, in-person pickup is available inside the store.

You May Have Digital Access to Textbooks and Course Materials

Depending on your course, your course may be using the Digital Textbook Access (DTA) model. Find out whether your course uses DTA:

Your booklist indicates your course is using DTA.
Your resources are under your course in MyLearningSpace.
You are charged in early October if you remain opted in to the DTA access program.

For more information, visit the Digital Textbook Access page. 

Textbook Returns

Returns are accepted at the in-person pickup locations: 

• Waterloo: Bookstore Express Window (outside bookstore in the concourse)
• Brantford: Stedman Community Bookstore

Check the returns and exchanges policy page before making any returns as the policy may change as the situation develops and returns will be processed with prior authorization only.

 

*Some exclusions may apply.