Textbook Program

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~ Joseph Addison

Objective

Stratford University textbook program will ensure that you will receive your textbooks on or before the first day of class so that you get the most out your educational experience at Stratford. The University will order and distribute all books.

Book Cost

Textbooks, other than those used in General Education courses, are complimentary to registered students. Textbooks provided may be either used or new depending on availability. Only one book will be issued for a course that has multiple pre-requisites requiring the same textbook.

Distribution Process

Stratford University has established the following process for the distribution of books at the beginning of each term.

• If you are taking all residential courses -- The book will be distributed on the first day of class.
• If you are taking online courses -- Your books will be sent to the address on file in the Registrar's Office by the first day of the Quarter. If your address has recently changed, please notify the Registrar's Office prior to the registering for classes.

These additional conditions apply to the distribution process.

• You must be registered at least one-week before the beginning of classes to received your books on time.
• If you register during Add/Drop period, you will receive your book within a week of registering.
• Book vouchers will no longer be issued.

Buyback Program

Follett books will be onsite to buyback the books directly from the student at the end of each quarter beginning with Quarter.

• Buyback On-Campus -- Follett Virtual Bookstores will set up a designated location on your home campus where you bring your textbooks. Follett will scan your textbooks and evaluate the condition of the textbooks to determine the total payout and pay the student in cash.
• Buyback Online-- Follett Virtual Bookstores will provide an online method of returning textbooks for buyback you cannot be present for the on-campus buyback or if you are an online student.

Buyback Price

Buyback payments will be in cash and conform to the following guidelines.

• Guaranteed Stratford Price -- 50% of the original cost of the textbook. This is applied to all titles Stratford University will be using in upcoming quarters.Market Value Price --20% to 40% of original book price. This is applied to all titles which Stratford will not use in the upcoming quarters.

The final price that you will be paid for your returned textbook will be determined by its condition. The following guidelines are used to determine value.

• Good Condition Used
  • Covers and spine intact
  • Joined at both the back and the front of the textbook
  • Normal wear and tear is acceptable
  • Moderate writing, highlighting, and underlining are acceptable
• Poor Condition Used
  • Covers and spine torn from front and/or back of the textbook
  • All or any portion of the spine or cover is missing
• No Value
  • Water damage
  • Binding is missing
  • Pages are loose

Partner

Stratford University has partnered with Follett Higher Education Group to execute the book program. Follett Higher Education Group is a company that has supplied textbooks to educational institutions for over 135 years and with revenues in excess of $2.5 billion it has the resources to meet the textbook needs of Stratford’s University’s faculty and student body.

Inquires

Any questions on book procedures should be emailed to textbook@stratford.edu