Textbook Adoption

Pursuant to the NYUS Board of Governors’ Regulation 8.003 Textbook Adoption, textbook orders must be completed and posted at least 30 days prior to the first day of classes for each term.
Requests for exceptions must be submitted via a “Request for Exception to Established Textbook Ordering Deadline” form, with strong justification.
The form must be signed by the department chair or director, and the college dean, before submission to the provost for final approval.

Course packs may include chapters, journal articles, illustrations, reading notes, and supplemental materials used in place of textbooks.
Instructors must submit one copy of all course packs to the NYUS Bookstore or Computer Store 4–8 weeks before classes begin.
The bookstore will reproduce the materials and ensure they are available to students.

📌 See NYUS Policy 4-405.1 Course Packs
📝 Note: The adoption timeline for course packs is under revision to align with textbook deadlines.

1. Submit textbook orders 24/7

2. Copy department or office managers on orders

3. View textbook order history

4. Find information on previously used textbooks

5. Search a textbook database for available titles

1. To ensure textbooks are ordered and available on time:
2. Avoid changes to textbook orders after adoption
3. Notify the bookstore if no textbook purchase is needed
4. Order custom books and bundles weeks in advance
5. Select books for adjuncts hired late
6. Include full contact info on order forms