Friar First Day Textbook Rental Program

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThe FRIAR FIRST DAY Textbook Rental Program was implemented by Providence College to create greater cost savings and convenience for students. Students will never see a charge for their required course materials while they are active and enrolled at the College.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnCourse materials in the FRIAR FIRST DAY Textbook Rental Program can contain printed and digital materials. Student order may contain a combination of new, used, rental, and digital materials based on each student’s class schedule. Students can choose to either pick up their order at the Bookstore, or to have their order shipped to them. All u0022rented” textbooks must be returned back to the Bookstore at the end of the semester.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

If you applied for need-based financial aid with the College, it will appear on your letter as FRIAR FIRST DAY Book Rentals. The FRIAR FIRST DAY Book Rentals amount displayed on your letter does not feed to your bill, as this resource is automatically available through the Bookstore as part of the FRIAR FIRST DAY Textbook Rental Program.

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnThirty (30) days before the beginning of each semester, students will receive a PICK-UP/DELIVERY SELECTION BEGINS email, which will automatically link students to their individual course list. In three (3) easy steps, students will be able to submit their course material order into the Bookstore.  Textbook orders are fulfilled by the Bookstore. When the order is “ready for pickup” or has shipped out from the Bookstore, the student will receive a confirmation email with this updated status. u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eOnce they submit their order, students will no longer be able to access their email link again. u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSTUDENTS:u003c/strongu003e You are responsible for the contents in your order. Once you pick up your order, please VERIFY the physical materials in your box to the invoice. If you are missing anything, or received the wrong material, contact the Bookstore immediately. If you wait until the end of the semester, we will not be able to help you. u003c/emu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

This program provides all u0022requiredu0022 course materials: textbooks, lab manuals, printed and digitally delivered access codes and digitally delivered ebooks.

The program does not include materials that are u0022recommendedu0022 by the faculty, nor school supplies.

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eStill cannot sign on?u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003e If you clicked an u0022email linku0022 on a mobile device and it opened up within the PC Bookstore app, this won’t work. Please open in a browser window, or try to submit your order on another device. Also, try clearing or switching your browser.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIf using a mobile device, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click u0022View full siteu0022 [visible as small BLUE letters]. If you are already logged into your FRIARS email, it will automatically “sync”. If not, it will ask you to do so.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

Your digitally delivered materials can be delivered in two (2) ways: digitally delivered within Canvas on the first day of class, or as a printed access card. If your digital material is in the form of a printed access card, you will need to submit an order for it and pick it up at the Bookstore in order to access your materials.

Digital material will be delivered to students on the first day of class. On the Canvas sidebar, students will select the u0022First Day Course Materialsu0022 link. All eBooks will appear here. Some digital material may appear here. Some digital material will eveal an access code in the u0022First Day Course Materialsu0022 link and will direct students on how to redeem their code. And other digital material may be accessible through a publisher’s link in the course directly.

If you DROP a class, return your textbook(s) to the Bookstore right away. Please be mindful of your fellow students who may have recently enrolled in this course and will need your rental.

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIf you ADD a class to your schedule, you will need to submit a new order for this new course material.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnYou will need to wait at least four (4) business days for this information to update in all of our systems. If you go into your course selection screen and see material for your new course AND it has pricing, do nothing. Wait another day before you submit your order. When you see material, you should not be seeing prices.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

The rental period begins the day your order is processed and completed for pick up or delivery and u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003econtinues until the the last day of Finalsu003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003e, as shown on your Order Confirmation. All rented textbooks must be returned to the Bookstore, in good condition, by the u003cstrongu003eRental Return Due Dateu003c/strongu003e. Textbook rentals returned via mail must be postmarked by the u003cstrongu003eRental Return Due Dateu003c/strongu003e.

u003cstrongu003eNormal use of highlighting and writing is permitted in the rental(s)u003c/strongu003e. The rental(s) must be returned back to the Bookstore is u0022good conditionu0022: generally means book spine intact, no excessive damage to cover or contents, all original pages intact, all original components present, and no excessive highlighting, writing or other markings.

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAs a courtesy, our system will send out multiple email reminders to the email address provided during your rental checkout and on your rental agreement. Our Bookstore Management Team will also send out email reminders with dates and times to return your rentals, whether u0022in personu0022 or via UPS.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eHowever, it is your responsibility to return the book by the due date even if you do not receive this email.u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003e Please remember that rental books are due back – or must be postmarked by – the last day of Finals.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnMost of the course materials used during the semester are “rented”. So towards the end of each semester, students will receive multiple courtesy email reminders. These u003cstrongu003e“rented” textbooksu003c/strongu003e [both bound and loose-leaf] u003cstrongu003emust be returned back to the Bookstore before the end of the semesteru003c/strongu003e. The students can either ship their rentals back to the Bookstore or come in directly to return their rentals. The Bookstore DOES NOT USE “drop” off boxes for returned rentals.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cemu003eShipping rentals back to the Bookstore: u003c/emu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003cemu003eFrom our homepage:Click on u0022Course Materials u0026amp; Textbooksu0022.Click on u0022Return My Rentalsu0022.Click on u0022Create Your Rental Returnu0022.Enter your u0022Order ID #u0022 and u0022 Email Addressu0022. Your u0022Order ID #u0022 is your order number and was included with your order when you picked it up or had it delivered to your home.  Your u0022Order ID #u0022 was is also included in the auto email reminders you will receive about three (3) weeks before the end of the semester. You may need to check your spam folder. u003c/emu003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnRentals must be returned at the end of the semester consistent with current policies and procedures and will be recirculated in future years that the same materials are used.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnYes! If you decide you want to keep your rental(s), you can purchase your rental(s) for limited time before the rental due date. Be on the lookout for the u003cstrongu003eu0022Rental Buyout Optionu0022u003c/strongu003e in your courtesy Rental Reminder emails that you will be receiving a few weeks before your rentals are due. You will be prompted to ADD your credit/debit card as the method of payment. The cost of buying out your rental(s) will always be below the publisher list price.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnRentals that are identified as a ‘Rental Only’ title, are not available for purchase.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e

u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnIf you have an u003cstrongu003e“I – incomplete”u003c/strongu003e grade for your course, your rental(s) still need to be returned back to the Bookstore at the end of the semester. Rentals need to be checked into our system in order to avoid the auto-replacement and late fees.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnPlease contact the Bookstore so that we can appropriately accommodate you with the materials you still need to complete your course.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e