Bookstore

Refund Policy

Did You Know?

• Bookstore Mission statement - Click Here
• The USI Bookstore is located on the first floor of the University Center across from the library.
• Institutionally owned, the USI Bookstore is a vital part of the University academic community.
• A booklist, with prices, is available at the cashier in the front of the store each semester.
• The store tries to have available as many used books as possible. Used books are 25% off the new price.
• The store accepts cash, checks with preprinted name and account #, VISA, MC, and Discover.
• The store will ship your books and merchandise via UPS for your convenience. Just give us a call and we will take your order over the phone or visit our web site at http://www.usi.edu/book/orders.asp to place your textbook or merchandise order online.

Your receipt is always required for a refund

• Textbook refunds can be made during the first 10 days of the semester for fall and spring classes. It changes to the first three days for each summer session. Refunds after these times will only be granted for dropped classes.
• Refunds for dropped classes must be made within the first five weeks each fall & spring semester and within the first three weeks for each summer session. *In addition to your receipt, you will need to bring your completed drop slip.
• Do not mark in your books until you are certain that there will be no need to return them. Any markings or damage to your book, inside or on the cover, will decrease your refund.
• Unopened computer software may be returned within ten days of purchase with a receipt.
• Clothing may be returned within ten days of purchase with a receipt. Items must be in new condition and have the tags still intact.
• There is a 14 day waiting period for refunds on check purchases.
• Not returnable: Bestsellers, special orders, review books, study guides, sale items, leisure reading, Cliff's Notes, opened software, shrink-wrapped items that have been opened.

Book theft is a big problem on college campuses. The way we protect your purchase from becoming someone else's refund is to require a receipt. SAVE YOUR RECEIPT!