Buy Textbooks & Course Materials

Step 1: Access Your Booklist

1. Log in to my.boisestate.edu
2. Click My Academics
3. Select Buy My Textbooks under "Tools & Resources"
4. Access your personalized booklist

Then either purchase online or print your list to buy in-store.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Step 2: Understand Your Booklist

• Required: Must-have materials
• Alt Required: Choose one version (digital or print).
• Optional: Can substitute the required version.
• Recommended: Helpful, but not mandatory.
• IA: IA—delivered digitally and billed automatically.

Add in-stock items to your cart, and compare prices on Amazon/Chegg. Please note that we are not affiliated with these distributors.

Step 3: Purchase Options

Buy online from your booklist or visit Bronco Express (Student Union) with a printed copy.

IA Materials

IA materials are delivered digitally and billed automatically. To opt out before add/drop deadlines and find materials elsewhere, learn more at the IA resource page.

Can't Find Your Textbook?

One of the following issues may have occurred:

• Textbooks are late or backordered from the publisher
• Enrollment for your course may be higher than expected
• The request for the textbook was submitted to the Bronco Shop late
• The instructor may have requested an out-of-print title

If you can’t find your textbook, please contact the Textbook Department at 208-426-2665 or textbookoffice@boisestate.edu.

Special Order a Textbook

If a textbook is out of stock, you can place a Special Order. Orders must be prepaid and may take 10–14 days to arrive.

You can submit a Special Order by filling out our Submit Special Order Form if a book is out of stock, and we will contact you with availabilty options within 48 hours.

Textbook Returns

How to Return a Textbook

In Store

Return items with your original receipt before the deadline. Books must meet eligibility criteria listed below.

Online Orders

Bring returns to Bronco Express or request a return label by contacting broncoexpress@boisestate.edu.

IA

See IA Resources for return and opt-out information.

Return Eligibility

Receipts

All returns require the original receipt or packing slip. Refunds are only available until the posted return deadline.

Condition

• Shrink wrap, scratchable, or sealed access codes must be unopened
• New books must be unmarked
• Used books must be in a resalable condition
• Include any bundled materials like CDs or access codes

Defective Products

Bring defective items and your receipt to Bronco Shop. We’ll do our best to replace the item.