Textbooks

Purchasing Textbooks

The IVCC Bookstore offers three ways to purchase textbooks:

  1. Bring a copy of your schedule to the bookstore and present it at the textbook counter. Bookstore staff will pull your textbooks and answer any questions you may have.
  2. Call the bookstore with a credit card and we can USPS your books to your home or business (a shipping charge applies).
  3. Order online from www.ivccbookstore.com. Have a copy of your schedule ready and follow the prompts from our homepage. Make use of the compare feature and see prices from many other online sellers.
  4. Some instructors are using a new method of course material delivery called Inclusive Access. Additional information can be found at https://www.ivcc.edu/bookstore/inclusiveaccess.php.

Textbook Refund Policy

No Receipt-No Refund

For a Full Refund -

  • For classes lasting a full semester during the fall or spring, you may return textbooks for a full refund for any reason for 10 business days from the first day of class.
  • Textbooks for classes lasting eight weeks may be returned for five business days following the first day of class for any reason.
  • Textbooks for classes lasting four weeks or less may be returned until the class meets for the second time.
  • Count days Monday-Friday to compute the refund time limit. Do not count Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Days must be counted from and include the first day of the semester or the first day that the class meets.
  • Any required or optional book purchased during the last 14 business days of the semester will be non-refundable. To determine this day count days Monday-Friday. Do not count Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Days must be counted from and include the last day before book buyback begins, counting backwards 14 business days.

Book Condition

  • New books must be in brand new condition when returned. If you write in the book, damage it or open included software, we must consider that book used.
  • Never write in, mark, soil or remove plastic wrapping from your textbooks until you are sure you have the correct book or you are sure your class won't be canceled.
  • Defective books will be replaced at no charge if returned as soon as the defect is discovered.

Receipt required for refund or exchange!