How do I purchase my textbooks?
You can purchase your textbooks through the University Book Store. The main branch is located at 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. See the University Book Store Web site for locations of other branches. You can order:
- In person: Online learning textbook inventory is maintained behind the Information Desk located in the basement. Textbooks for some group-start courses may be located in the Extension section of the main textbook floor. If you seek help from a staff member, specify that you're enrolled in an online learning course.
- By phone: The University Book Store's phone numbers are 800-335-7323 and 206-634-3400. If you call, please specify that you're enrolled in an online learning course.
- By e-mail: The e-mail address for ordering textbooks is ubstext@u.washington.edu.
- By mail or fax: Print and complete the Textbook Order Form (the form is a PDF file; downloading it requires
Adobe Reader). Please confirm that you have selected the correct edition of your textbook before making your purchase.
International students: You can order textbooks from the University Book Store by e-mail at ubstext@u.washington.edu, or by fax at (206) 634-0810 ATTN: Textbooks.
Textbooks may also be available through an online vendor and are usually shipped within seven days of your order.