Ordering Textbooks
The following instructions are designed as a reference for Iowa State University distance education students to view the textbook requirements for his/her classes through the University Bookstore and Campus Bookstore websites. Please note that students do not have to purchase his/her books from these sources.
Bookstores close to Iowa State University include:
University Book Store
From the UBS homepage:
- Under textbooks, click on Order/View Textbooks (please note: you do not have to purchase your books from this source)
- The next webpage will ask you to choose the departments of your classes. You may choose multiple classes. Click "Continue to Get Course Materials" after you have selected all of your departments.
- Your next step will be to select the specific courses in which you are enrolled. It is important to note that you will need to select the proper section for each class. The instructor is also listed as a guide. Click "Continue to Get Course Materials" where you will be able to view the required text.
Campus Bookstore
From the CBS homepage:
- In the top-center of the homepage, three drop down menus will direct you to select the term, department, and class range. This is located under the title aAll of Your ISU Textbooks can be Found Here!" Please note that you will have to repeat this step for each department.
- After selecting the class range, you will be taken to a list of textbooks for all of the classes in the specified range. You can scroll down to your class and section for a list of the required text.
Students are responsible for purchasing the correct edition for their course.
