UNO Bookstore Updates: Fall Textbooks, Summer Buybacks and Rental Returns

Only a few weeks to go until the start of the Fall 2021 semester! Textbooks go on sale, in-store and online, starting Aug. 2. In-store pickup will be available.

There's still time to enroll for fall classes.

Learn more

• A Better Book Shopping Experience
• Shop or Pickup at the UNO Bookstore
• Summer 2021 Textbook Buyback by Appointment or Virtually
• Textbook Rental Returns by Appointment or by Mail
• View August UNO Bookstore Sales

A Better Book Shopping Experience

Textbooks for the Fall 2021 semester will be on sale beginning August 2; shop in-store or online. The in-store pickup option will resume returning to traditional operations.

• Start by reviewing your booklist and course schedule in MavLINK and click ‘View All Books’

• Login to the UNO Bookstore website when placing your online order (guest checkout is not an option for textbook rentals)

• Enjoy FREE ground shipping August 2 - 22 on textbooks or merchandise (allow 3-5 business days for processing and 4-7 business days for shipping time*)

• FREE in-store pickup and residence hall delivery (allow up to 24-48 hours*)

• Charge up to $2,000 to your student account in textbooks and class supplies

• Use our price comparison tool to know you are getting the best deal possible

• Easy in-person returns and customer service help

• An extensive and competitively-priced rental program

• Your purchase is reinvested in our students through services and donations across campus

*Delivery times vary according to your delivery address, availability of your items, and the time of day you place your order. Additional shipping and delivery information is available on the UNO Bookstore website.*

Shop or Pickup at the UNO Bookstore

The UNO Bookstore storefront will allow 45 people max occupancy to shop in-store and the textbooks department will be available for in-store pickup at the cashier windows. Please maintain six feet of space to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Hours of Operation

• Monday - Thursday | 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.

• Friday | 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

• There will be open parking on campus Aug. 1-22

Summer 2021 Textbook Buyback by Appointment or Virtually

The UNO Bookstore has Textbook Buyback available in-person anytime. Please make sure you bring a valid photo ID, as well as any CDs, DVDs, and supplemental materials purchased with your textbooks.

For the best prices you should sell your textbooks during Prep and Finals week.

Check your estimated buyback prices online

Book an In-Person Appointment

Please book an appointment for returning your textbook buyback from August 9-13. If you are unable to book an appointment online, please call us at 402.554.2336 and we will assist with getting an appointment entered. Appointments will take priority over walk-ins during this time.

• Location: UNO Bookstore Cashier Windows, 1st Floor, Milo Bail Student Center

• Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Fridays, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

• Parking: There will be open parking on campus Aug. 1-22

Send Your Book Back Virtually Through Nebraska Book Company

Check what your book is worth online

The UNO Bookstore has partnered with Nebraska Book Company, one of the nation's largest used textbook buyers, to pay you top dollar for your books. Nebraska Book Company covers shipping, so there’s no cost to you. All you have to do is search for the books you want to sell back on the UNO Bookstore website, print a prepaid label, and ship back your books:

• Enter ISBNs of the books you want to sell back

• Print the page as your receipt and place inside a box

• Download and print the pre-paid shipping label

• Pack and ship the books at your nearest post office

All books MUST be in good condition to receive full credit.

If you have questions regarding your shipment or payment, please call Nebraska Book Company at 855.995.8853 or email them at sellerhelp@nohasslesellback.com and include your buyback order number along with your inquiry.

Textbook Rental Returns by Appointment or by Mail

The cashier windows will remain open for one guest per window for a 10-minute appointment slot during normal business hours August 9-13.

• Location: UNO Bookstore Cashier Windows, 1st Floor, Milo Bail Student Center

• Open: Mondays - Thursdays; 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Fridays; 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

• Parking: There will be open parking on campus Aug. 1-22

Book an Appointment

Please book an appointment for returning your textbook rental. If you are unable to book an appointment online, please call us at 402.554.2336 and we will assist with getting an appointment entered. Appointments will take priority over walk-ins during this time.

If you would like to book an appointment in person to return the rental without getting a late fee, August 13 is the deadline. Learn more.

Preparing for your Face-to-Face Appointment

Please bring your textbook rentals and MavCARD with you to handle your return. We request that you also wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated and practice appropriate social distancing during the visit. Inside the UNO Bookstore, there is a 45-person max capacity.

If you are uncomfortable with visiting our staff in person, please let us know ASAP.

Mailing Address for Rental Returns

If none of the available appointment times work, our mailing address for rental returns is:

UNO Bookstore - MBSC 101
Rental Returns
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182

*Within the package or box for your textbook return, please include mention of your NU ID (eight digits on your MavCARD) for ease of clearing your account. Do not list this information on the outside of your package or box.*