Book Bundle FAQ

What is the RMU Book Bundle program?

The RMU Book Bundle program delivers required course materials to students for only $27 per credit hour each semester.  

What are the benefits of the RMU Book Bundle program?

Student Preparedness: By providing you with all the required course materials, including textbooks, at the beginning of the semester, you'll be fully prepared to engage with the curriculum right from day one. This enables you to stay on top of your studies and make the most of your educational experience.

Reduced Stress: You no longer have to worry about finding and purchasing expensive textbooks. The program saves you time and energy by streamlining the process, ensuring you have all the necessary materials readily available. This alleviates the stress associated with locating, purchasing, and waiting for textbooks to arrive.

Financial Savings: The program significantly reduces the financial burden traditionally associated with textbook expenses. By including the cost of course materials in your tuition and fees, we aim to make your education more affordable and accessible. This allows you to allocate your resources to other important aspects of your college experience.

Equal Opportunity: It ensures that all students, regardless of their financial background, have equal access to the resources needed for success. It promotes an inclusive learning environment where everyone has an equal chance to excel academically, regardless of their economic circumstances.

How do I know if I am included in RMU Book Bundle program?

All undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the RMU Book Bundle.

How does the program work?

RMU Book Bundle takes the hassle out of getting your course materials because costs are covered as part of the charges on your school statement. This allows every enrolled student access to all required materials on the first day of class. Once you have selected your courses, your course list will be sent to the Campus Bookstore. The Campus Bookstore gets everything ready for you. All you need to do is check your school email for how to access your course materials for the term.  

How often are materials supplied?

Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. The materials will be accessible on or before the first day of class. Please continue to check your school email before the start of each term.

Will I save money?

Students can save up to 60% or 80% based on savings at other schools and thanks to the campus store relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also reduces student stress during the purchasing process and provides a method to easily access, manage and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.

How do I get my course materials?

Once you have selected your courses, your course list will be sent to the campus store, and they will get everything ready for you! All you need to do is check your school email for where to locate your materials.  You will be provided a digital bookshelf and/or told when the printed materials are ready to be picked up.

What type of materials will I receive? 

Depending on your classes and the course materials your professor requires, you may receive a combination of: Digital course materials, printed textbooks, printed lab manual or workbooks. 

Do I get to keep my materials at the end of each term?

Printed materials are yours to keep (or sell!) at the end of each term. Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for longer period of time based on the material adopted and the publisher's terms. 

Can I choose if I want print or digital materials?

Print or digital format is determined based on the adopted material for the specific course prior to the start of class. As a student, if you have a preferred format (print or digital) for textbooks, you should first check with your faculty member to see what format has been chosen for the course.  

If it is a digital version, you can contact 412-397-BOOK for available print options. 

If you are a student with a qualified disability requiring print versions or other accommodations, please contact Accessibility Services for more information.

What if I add or drop a course?

If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted. For added courses, Digital materials will be emailed to your school email account or provisioned directly into Blackboard. For printed materials, you will receive an email (check your school email address) when the new print materials are ready for pick up. Please allow 24-48 hours after adding a new course to allow the information to transmit and for a team member to ready those materials. 

For courses dropped prior to the last day to drop/add, printed materials must be returned. Access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled.

Do I need to opt out each term?

All undergraduate students are automatically included in RMU Book Bundle; however, students may opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods. You will have the option to opt out of RMU Book Bundle at the start of each term. Students will be able to opt out for the fall term beginning July 28.

If my professor has recommended course materials, will those be included in the RMU Book Bundle?

Only materials identified by your professor as “required” are included in the RMU Book Bundle. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase separately.

What if I get an incomplete grade in a course and need additional time to access course materials?
If that course includes a printed material, that material is yours to keep. If that course includes a digital material, the length of access is dependent on that specific materials.

I have questions that were not answered in these FAQs. Where can I get more information? 

Please review all information at rmu.edu/books.

Contact 412-397-BOOK or bookbundle@rmu.edu with any questions.