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Simmons Direct Textbooks

Get all of your textbooks and courseware with Simmons Direct Textbooks

The Simmons Direct Textbooks program gives you access to all of your textbooks and courseware, no need to shop around!

  • Receive all your textbooks and courseware before the first day of class
  • Save 35-50% on the cost of textbooks and courseware each term
  • Benefit from a highly personalized concierge service

How it Works

REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Upon registering for courses, you will be automatically enrolled into the program. Once you’ve successfully selected your courses, the bookstore will start preparing your order.

VERIFY YOUR ORDER
Starting 30 days before the first day of classes, you will receive an email to verify your order and select whether you want to pick them up in the bookstore or have them shipped to you.

RECEIVE YOUR TEXTBOOKS
An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within moodle.simmons.edu.

You can also opt-out of this process starting Monday, December 18 and ending Friday, February 9 (end of Add/Drop).


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Simmons Direct Textbooks Program?

Simmons Direct Textbooks is a new course material model that lowers the cost of materials for students and ensures students have access to all their required textbooks and courseware on or before the first day of class. Through this new program, physical books will be conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and digital materials will be delivered directly within moodle.simmons.edu. Costs, at a rate of $22/per credit, will be included as a charge on your student billing statement. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return their textbooks and courseware to the bookstore.

How does it work?
  • Register for your classes and the bookstore will start preparing your textbooks and courseware
  • One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to select your delivery preference (in-store pickup or or materials can be shipped directly to you at an additional cost)
  • An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships
  • Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within moodle.simmons.edu
  • When your courses are over, the bookstore will send you reminder emails to return your textbooks and courseware
What is included in the program?

The program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and digital materials to eligible students.

What is excluded from the program?

The program does not include consumables that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, lab notebooks, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, nursing kits, or art supplies.

How do I enroll in the program?

All Simmons undergraduate students will be automatically enrolled in the Simmons Direct Textbooks program.

Can I opt-out of the program?

While Simmons Direct Textbooks provides convenient and affordable access to all required textbooks and courseware, students have the option to opt-out of this program by going to the opt-out site. The opt-out period for Spring 2024 starts on Monday, December 18 and will end on Friday, February 9 (end of Add/Drop). If you decide to opt-out, you will need to obtain your required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital materials on your own by purchasing them on the bookstore website or another retailer a la carte. Required materials can be viewed on the bookstore website.

How do I change my opt-out status?

To change your status and opt into the Simmons Direct Textbooks program, please visit the opt-out site.  The opt-out period for Spring 2024 starts on Monday, December 18 and will end on Friday, February 9 (end of Add/Drop).

How do I purchase my textbooks and courseware if I decide to opt-out of the program?

Students will be responsible for purchasing their required course materials through the bookstore or another retailer.

When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?

The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of finals for the semester. Students will receive email reminders ahead of the rental deadline.

Can I buy my rented textbook?

Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase textbooks at a reduced rate during the return period.

Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?

Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.

What happens if I never verify my order?

Students will receive emails and phone calls from the bookstore to remind them to verify their order. If the student does not opt-out, rental materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be accessible within moodle.simmons.edu, and the students account will be charged.

If I never pick up my books, will I still get charged?

Yes, if the student does not opt-out, their materials will be held at the bookstore and their student account will be charged.

What if I drop a class?

If you have already received your materials, you may simply return the book to the bookstore within 48 hours.

If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap”the required textbooks or access codes to ensure that you have what you need for your current course schedule.

Can I opt-out if I picked up my textbooks?

Yes, you will have 48 hours to return your textbooks. If you do not return the textbooks, the charges for the bundle will remain on your student account.