Books - Rental Books

Rent Books Online

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Online rentals are going on now, click here to get started!

Titles available to rent change frequently, so check back often. Please note that books rented online will be shipped to you and are not available for pick up at our Textbook Alley.

The credit card number used for your order is required and will be securely retained for any late or not returned fees that you may incur. Please note: Online selections and prices may differ than our in store options.

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How to use your rental books.

  • Use them like they're yours.
    During your rental period you may use the book as you normally would (highlight, make notes — just don't go nuts!) and will return them to our store at the end of the semester.

  • Maximize your rental.
    A full fall and spring semester rental period is 125 days long — so the best time to rent is close to the start of the semester.

  • When to bring them back:
    The rental return date will be dependent on the length of your rental contract and the start date you chose. You will receive an email with return instructions at the end of your contract. It is your responsibility to return the books by the end of your rental contract. Failure to do so will result in additional fees.

    Please Note: We will have a separate area during Book Buyback for rental returns. Do not sell back your rental books!



Have questions? Please contact us at (269) 387-3930



WMU Bookstore Shops
Bernhard Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5407 USA
(800) 922-6794 or (269) 387-3930 | (269) 387-3941 Fax
wmu_book@wmich.edu