CDE Bookstore
What kinds of Materials can I expect to Use?
Course materials may include textbooks, syllabi, audiotapes, videotapes, CDs, computer disks, CD-ROMs, maps, laboratory kits, computer software and other kinds of items depending on the specific course. These materials frequently change as the course content is updated. Textbooks particularly change edition often. If a student is considering using textbooks or materials obtained anywhere other than CDE, he or she should make sure that it is the exact item currently in use for the course. Some courses require specific software or computer disks. Please make sure to mark your platform choice (Windows or MAC) on the registration form.
A student residing in Fairbanks will come to CDE to purchase course textbooks and materials; others will receive them through the mail. Students registering in Independent Learning courses on a semester basis at UA branch campuses will have their textbooks and materials sent by mail.
What if I need to Return Materials?
Book Return PolicyAll material returns must be returned to the Center for Distance Education
BASED ON THE DATE IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF YOUR BOOKSTORE MAILOUT RECEIPT YOU WILL HAVE:
- Up to 100% REFUND FOR MATERIALS RETURNED WITHIN 21 DAYS
- Up to 80% REFUND FOR MATERIALS RETURNED BETWEEN the 22nd and 29th day.
- Up to 50% REFUND FOR MATERIALS RETURNED ON THE 30TH DAY AND THEREAFTER, SUBJECT TO BOOKSTORE DISCRETION
All material must be returned to CDE in excellent condition or no refund will be processed.
If you are returning books, please download this Bookstore Return Form and include it in your mailing package.
Buybacks
When you have finished your course, CDE may buyback your used books and materials. We do not issue refunds for used videos, audio cassettes or computer disk reproductions, software and syllabi. No refunds will be issued for computer software, software passcode numbers out of the shrink wrap, or sealed packets.
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