ASU Textbook Rental
On December 6, 2004, the Faculty Senate at Appalachian State University voted 18-3 to dissolve the textbook rental program and institute "alternative methods for saving students money". The minutes of... continue reading »
"I just transfered from a school in VA that did not have a textbook rental program. It was one of the perks I was looking forward to here. Some of my professors belive we are receiving a subpar education by using outdated material but I don't see how when "
"How many of us have rented textbooks for core classes and haven't used them at all? How unfair would it be to students to have to start buying these books? The rental system is a truly exceptional idea that has the potential to save students several hundr"
"i believe that it is something that many students consider upon choosing ASU. I hope you look at the aspect of this as well as the many other benefits. thanks"
"I like the textbook rental system. I hope that i will stay around."
"I need the textbook rental system to be able to afford my books. Students at other schools have to pay upwards to $800 a semester, and they all wish they had our system!"
"we need these rental books!"
"the rental program was one of the main reason I decided to come to ASU"