NYU Bookstore Faculty Information

Textbook adoption is the formal name for the materials Faculty specify for the course.

Timely adoption submissions present a low-effort, high-impact opportunity for reducing the cost of textbooks. In order to fully maximize student savings opportunities, faculty members need to submit their adoptions for the upcoming term by the designated due date.

When the campus store knows that a particular title has been readopted for the following term, it is able to offer students as much as 50% of the purchase price to buy back their book and stock for the next term’s students.  

Timing of submissions also impacts inventory. We stock our shelves based on the course material adoptions for that term, ensuring that every book needed in the classroom is available for purchase. The ability to source used editions provides a substantial savings opportunity to students as these books are often priced 25% off the cost of new. Used books are sourced not only from the local campus but also from their network of 2,000+ stores. It is important to note that since used books are limited, campus store orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.

On time adoption ensures that all adopted materials are available when students are ready to purchase. As well, it enables students to obtain required materials before the term starts, making them ready to learn from day one.

Digital materials can be adopted through Follett Discover in NYU Classes. (See image above.) If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact us at: 212.998.4653 or email wsq.text@nyu.edu .

Changes can be made. Note that depending on the request the arrival date may be delayed and the cost may be higher for students.

If you have questions or need assistance please contact the Bookstore at 212.998.4653 or email wsq.text@nyu.edu .