Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Students outside of the CU Book Store

Placing a with the CU Book Store is the fast, easy and convenient way to get all of the correct course materials for your classes, guaranteed.

For students鈥櫶齝onvenience, all textbooks must be ordered through or in store.听Choose your preference of rental, used, digital听or new books. It鈥檚 fast, easy and听convenient!听Students may also shop for school supplies, technology听and Buff gear in store or online.

Please make sure to bring your Buff OneCard when visiting the store and your order number for in-store pickup. Make sure to check before you visit.

If you have textbook questions or need assistance ordering, contact the CU Book Store via听,听email听or call 303-492-7089.

Textbooks and course materials come in many formats

Day 1 Digital Access, rental books, digital materials, open educational resources and more: Learn more about each of these and how they are delivered and billed.

Textbook rentals

听is a cost effective option. You can highlight and make notes in rental books, and if you decide to keep it, no problem! Textbooks can be purchased at the end of the term for the difference between the rental and retail prices鈥攏o additional fees. Please make sure to return your rental books on time to avoid extra costs.

Bill your textbooks and school supplies

The CU Book Store is the only place where students can charge their purchases to the tuition and fee bill! Students may charge textbooks, school supplies and technology accessory purchases (up to $1,500 per semester)听to their student tuition and fee bill! Visit for complete details.