Determining what books are required
In the Time Schedule, or below your class schedule in MyUW, click on
"Display Textbooks." This will generate a list of the required and
optional textbooks for that section of that course.
You can the order your books online at the University Book Store.
Be sure you have your correct
course and section designations or Schedule Line Number (SLN) when you
conduct your search. Many courses require more than one book and often
different sections of the same course will use different books.
Optional books
You should buy any books listed as "not
required" or "optional" only after attending the first class and
reading the class syllabus.
When to buy your textbooks
As soon as your course schedule
is settled you can buy your textbooks. It's a good idea to buy them
before the quarter actually starts. The Book Store is crowded the first
week of the quarter, and by buying early you'll save time, find a
better selection of money-saving used books, and experience fewer
out-of-stock situations. If you happen to buy a book by mistake or find
you don't need a book you can return it to the Book Store. Their refund
policy is clearly posted in the textbook department. Be careful not to
make any marks in a new textbook until you're certain you'll be staying
in the course.