Textbooks & Course Materials
Everything you need for every class — here's how to get your books based on your program.
Enrolled automatically
Undergraduate Students
You're in Torero Unified Access. All required materials, one flat rate, day one access.
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Graduate & Law
Graduate & Law Students
Order your course materials through our Online Comparison Tool — compare pricing across new, used, rental, and digital options.
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Undergraduate Students
You're covered by Torero Unified Access
All eligible USD undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in Torero Unified Access each semester. Your required course materials — digital and print — are covered for one flat rate of $299 per semester, charged to your USD Student Account on the first day of class.
Note: If you need to order additional or supplemental materials not covered by the program, you may use the ordering process below.
Graduate & Law Students
Order via Online Comparison Tool
Graduate and Law students order course materials through our Online Comparison Tool — it shows pricing across new, used, rental, and digital options so you can choose what works best for you.
Order via Online Comparison Tool →
All course materials — including tablets and laptops — may be charged to your USD Student Account. Books may be shipped, including intertnationally, or picked up at the Torero Store.
How to Order
Two ways to get your books
Undergraduate students: You don’t need to order — you’re automatically enrolled in Torero Unified Access, which covers all required course materials for one flat rate of $299 per semester. The ordering process below is for Graduate and Law students only.
Online Order
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Visit the textbook ordering page
Go to our Textbook Ordering Page to view all course materials for your term.
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Select your term & courses
Choose the appropriate term to display your required course materials and add them to your cart.
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Check out
Online orders can be shipped to any valid mailing address or picked up at the USD Torero Store.
In-Store (Concierge Order)
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Browse & select your materials
Choose new, used, or digital when available. Pricing — including rental prices — is displayed. Communicate your rental preference to the cashier at pick up.
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Enter your USD ID on the kiosk
Use the tablet kiosk in-store, enter your USD ID#, and tap Place Order.
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Wait for your notification
You'll receive an email and text (if you provided your mobile number) when your order is ready for pick up on campus.
Changed your mind about ship vs. pick up? If you placed an order for in-store pick up and want to switch to shipping, reply to your order confirmation email with your preferred shipping method and shipping address. Your email must come from your University of San Diego email address.
Pick Up
Getting your order on campus
Online Order Pick Up
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Wait for your email notification
You'll receive a notification at your USD email address when your order is ready. Bring your USD ID (or use the MySDMobile app for your digital ID).
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Schedule your appointment
Use the link in your notification to select a pick-up appointment time.
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Pick up within 3 business days
Pick up within 3 business days of notification, or by the 3rd day of class, whichever is later. Orders not picked up will be refunded and subject to a 20% restocking fee (waived if you re-order within 48 hours).
In-Store (Concierge) Pick Up
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Watch for your "order ready" notification
Our goal is to fill orders placed by 4 pm the same day (subject to order volume).
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Pick up and pay at the Torero Store
If notified by 4 pm, pick up that same day. If notified after 4 pm, pick up by 2 pm the next business day. You may designate your rental preference at this time. Bring your USD ID.
Pick Up Location: Follow the directions in your order ready / pick up email.
Shipping
Ship to any US address
International shipping is also available for an additional quoted shipping rate.
Select your shipping method at checkout.
Processing time: We'll process and ship your order within 2 business days, starting 3 business days after the first day of class. Six business days before the first day of class, orders will be processed even if a title hasn't arrived yet — backordered items ship as soon as they arrive. Shipping times are based on when your order leaves our store. UPS has suspended its Service Guarantee; delivery windows are best-effort.
Returns
Return deadlines by program
All returns require your original receipt. Return and exchange location: hallway between the Torero Store and Exhibit Hall, Hahn University Center, Level 2.
Undergraduate & Graduate
Last day to return is the 3rd day after the first day of class (e.g., if class starts Monday, returns are accepted through Wednesday). If you dropped a class, the deadline is the last day to receive a 100% tuition refund as posted on the academic calendar.
Law School
Last day to return is the 4th day after the first day of class (e.g., if class starts Monday, returns are accepted through Thursday). If you dropped a class, the deadline is the last day to receive a 100% tuition refund as posted on the academic calendar.
Special Session, Paralegal & Intersession
Last day to return is 2 business days after the first day of class. If you dropped a class, the deadline is 3 days after the first day of class.
Shrinkwrapped & Digital Materials
Books sealed in plastic shrinkwrap are non-returnable if the seal has been opened. Digital textbooks are not eligible for return or refund once activated or after the applicable return deadline above.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I charge course materials to my student account? ▼
Can books ship internationally? ▼
I placed an in-store order but want it shipped — what do I do? ▼
What happens if I don't pick up my online order in time? ▼
Can I rent textbooks? ▼
Where do I return textbooks? ▼
Can I return a digital textbook? ▼
Questions? We're here to help.
Contact our Textbook Department directly.