Return Policies
- Textbook Rental, Refund & Exchange Policy
- Jumpbooks - Digital Textbooks
- Bookstore Refund/Exchange Policies & Dates
- Online Purchases
- Technology Refund/Exchange Policy
- Gifts, Clothing, Supplies
- General Reading Books, Study Guides, Special Orders, Comuters, elecronics, Calculators, Computer Accessories
Textbook Rental, Refund & Exchange Policy
IMPORTANT: Most course materials are provided via the Instant Access Complete Program, which students have through the end of the drop/add period to opt out of. Refunds for IAC charges are handled by Student Accounts & Cashier Services.
The refund policy information posted here applies strictly to items purchased outside of IAC.
TEXTBOOKS REFUND PERIODS:
Regular Semesters: Textbooks/course materials purchased from Bronco Bookstore whether in-store or on our website are refundable through the Friday of the first full week of classes of the semester, provided the requirements below are met. Additionally, materials for dropped courses may be returned through the Friday of the 2nd full week of courses, with proof of dropped class.
Winter Intersession:
Textbooks/course materials purchased from Bronco Bookstore whether in-store or on our website are refundable through the Friday of the first week of winter session, provided the requirements below are met.
Summer Term:
Textbooks/course materials purchased from Bronco Bookstore whether in-store or on our website are refundable through the 5th business day of the summer session for which the materials were purchased (proof of registration in 2nd 5-week session will be required) provided the requirements below are met.
Textbook Refund Requirements
- Customers must have valid receipt or web order#
- New books must be free of marks and wear for a full refund. Used books must be in saleable condition.
- Shrink-wrapped course material, access codes, or other sealed items may be refunded if opened provided store staff can verify all contents are present and unused and access codes have not been activated. We reserve the right to issue partial refunds if above conditions aren’t met but some portion of the materials remains resaleable.
- All books must have price/bar code stickers intact
E-BOOK REFUND INFORMATION
VitalSource e-books purchased either directly from Bronco Bookstore or via our affiliate VitalSource page are governed by VitalSource’s return policy and may only be refunded:
- Refund occurs within 14 days of purchase
AND
- No more than 20% of the book has been viewed.
For more details: https://support.vitalsource.com/hc/en-us/articles/211374668-VitalSource-Return-Policy
ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK REFUND INFORMATION
• All Textbook sales/rentals are FINAL outside the refund periods listed above.
• Reference books and study aids not required for CPP courses are not refundable or exchangeable
• Credit card purchases will be issued a credit to the same card, customer must present that card at time of refund.
• Checks returned to the Bronco Bookstore are subject to a $25.00 returned check charge
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024 REFUND DATES
FALL 2023 REFUND DATES
Regular Refunds
Last Day is 9/1/23
with receipt dated 7/1/23-9/1/23
Class Drop Refunds
Last day is 9/8/23
with proof of dropped class and receipt dated 7/1/23-9/2/23
SPRING 2024 REFUND DATES
Regular Refunds
Last Day is 01/26/24 with receipt dated 12/1/23-1/26/23
Class Drop Refunds
Last day is 2/2/24
with proof of dropped class and receipt dated 12/1/23-2/2/23
SUMMER 2024 REFUND DATES
Regular Refunds
10 Week Session: Last Day is 6/4/24 with receipt dated 4/29/24-6/5/24
1st 5-Week Session: Last Day is 6/4/24 with receipt dated 4/29/24-6/5/24
2nd 5-Week Session: Last Day is 7/9/24 with receipt dated 4/29/24-7/9/24
Class Drop Refunds
One day after the drop/add deadline for each session.
Jumpbooks - Digital Textbooks
Digital Textbooks provided by RedShelf are eligible for a full refund if:
eBooks
eBooks are refundable within fourteen (14) days of purchase. Additionally, RedShelf cannot fulfill refund requests if more than 10% of the product has been viewed and/or if any page(s) of the product has been printed.
For refunds of purchases made within a bookstore, please contact the bookstore where the item was purchased. Please note that the same refund rules listed here apply to purchase made within a bookstore.
Print Materials (Including Print-On-Demand)
Print materials, including print-on-demand products, are non-refundable.
Publisher Access Codes
McGraw-HillRefunds for McGraw-Hill access codes are permitted if requested within Bookstore refund period.
CengageRefunds for Cengage access codes are permitted with proof of dropping the associated course.
For more information, see our FAQ: broncobookstore.redshelf.com/faq/
GO TO TOPBookstore Refund/Exchange Policies & Dates
Photo ID required for all returns/exchanges.
Credit card purchases will be issued a charge credit.
Purchases made by check will be issued a credit voucher, redeemable 25 business days after the date of purchase, or with bank proof of clearance. Checks returned to the Bronco Bookstore are subject to a $25.00 returned check charge.
New books must be free of marks and wear for a full refund; shrink-wrapped course material, software, or other sealed items will not be refunded if opened.
Reference books and study aids are not refundable or exchangeable.
View the Textbook agreement page for extended textbook details
GO TO TOPOnline Purchases
If you purchased your book or merchandise online the same refund/exchange policies listed above will apply. Return the merchandise to the Bronco Bookstore, either by mail or in person, following these guidelines.
GO TO TOPTechnology Refund/Exchange Policy
ALL returns/exchanges must be within 7 DAYS of original purchase date and receipt must be presented with items UNOPENED.
We are unable to do any refunds or exchanges if items are open and not in original packaging.
All SALE/CLEARANCE items are FINAL sale.
NO RETURNS on special orders.
GO TO TOPGifts, Clothing, Supplies
Refunds or exchanged allowed within 30 days of purchase with product in original condition, unwashed (if applicable) and packaging UNOPENED and tickets/price tags unremoved. All returned merchandise must be in new original condition. Other return policies may apply.
We are unable to do any refunds or exchanges if items are open and not in original packaging.
NO RETURNS on special orders.
GO TO TOPGeneral Reading Books, Study Guides, Special Orders, Comuters, elecronics, Calculators, Computer Accessories
Reference books and study aids are not refundable or exchangeable.
No refunds or exchanges on special order items.
Certain manufacturers’ warranties may supersede bookstore policies.
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