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Textbooks model is here to save you significant time and money when it comes to purchasing your required course materials!SUCCESS FROM DAY 1: Day-1 access to all required digital textbooks and courseware through a student’s IvyLearn account.
FLEXIBILITY: Required materials are delivered digital first with the option to request low-cost or loose-leaf print versions from the Ivy Tech bookstore.
PREDICTABILITY: Required textbooks are now offered at a flat, per-credit-hour fee. No more shopping around for textbooks or wondering how much materials will cost each semester.
Textbooks is a digital-first program. All required textbooks are delivered in this format and feed directly into a student’s IvyLearn dashboard. If a required textbook is not available digitally, students will receive a physical textbook rental*. Additionally, students have the option to request a low-cost or loose-leaf print copy of their digital textbook.
*Physical textbook rentals, loose-leaf, and low-cost print editions must either be returned to or purchased from any Ivy Tech bookstore at the end of a course.
Easily order print copies with this step-by-step guide
Dual credit, KLLM, skills training, and building/construction trade apprenticeship students are not currently eligible for
Textbooks. Also not included in the $17/credit hour pricing are course materials that are recommended but not required, program fees, course fees, and consumable fees (e.g., exam fees, proctoring fees, nursing scrubs, welding rods).Accessing your Ivy+ Textbooks is as easy as . . .
1. Register for Classes
New students can register for classes and find more information on the courses offered by visiting the Ivy Tech Schedule Builder.
Existing and returning students can register directly via MyIvy!
2. Confirm Your Textbook Order
Once registering, please allow 24-48 hours for an email from Barnes & Noble to show up in your @ivytech.edu email. It will include your schedule and ask you to confirm your textbook confirmation details.
Students must confirm their textbooks in the BNC Ivy+ Textbooks Portal, which opens 30-days before the start of each semester!
3. Access Your Ivy+ Textbooks
Log into IvyLearn to access your digital course materials. For print and physical materials, an email will be sent to your @ivytech.edu email when they are available for pickup or to notify you when they ship.
Students can access IvyLearn and their digital materials 2-days before the start of class.
Find more information on Ivy+ Tuition and Textbooks at the Ivy+ homepage and make sure to check your @ivytech.edu email for important instructions and information.
Students and faculty with access to MyIvy can also find great resources available in the Knowledge Base articles.
Alternatively, for help with specific issues, please submit a ticket using the following links:
For textbook concerns, order issues, or bookstore questions: Barnes & Noble Student Portal
For courseware, IvyLearn, or other technological concerns: IvyLearn Access and Technical Issues
For general questions, contact our Ivy Help Line at 1-888-IVY-LINE (1-888-489-5463)
Who is not eligible for
Textbooks?Dual credit, KLLM, skills training, and building/construction trade apprenticeship students are currently excluded from
Textbooks.What is not included in
Textbooks?Course materials that are recommended but not required, program fees, course fees, and consumable fees (e.g., exam fees, proctoring fees, nursing scrubs, welding rods) are not currently included in
Textbooks.Will I have a choice of materials?
Textbooks is a digital-first model, but if you prefer print textbooks, you will still have access to looseleaf print (also called low-cost print) options when available. This availability varies by publisher.
Can I Opt-Out of
Textbooks?Eligible students will automatically be enrolled in
Textbooks and charged the per-credit-hour fee for required textbooks and courseware. Students must take action to opt out. Opting out of Textbooks applies to the entire semester. Students cannot pick and choose select courses to opt-out of.Opting out means a student is responsible for purchasing all their own textbooks, courseware, and other required materials for all courses over the 16-week semester.
The window to opt out of Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.
Textbooks is from the time a student receives their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for Textbooks via theCan I Opt Back into
Textbooks?Yes! Opt-out and opt-in have the same deadlines.
Students can opt back into Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.
from the time they receive their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for Textbooks via theHow much does
Tuition and Textbooks Cost?Current tuition and textbooks rates can be found at IvyTech.edu/IvyPlus!
What if I change my schedule/class?
Approximately 24 hours after making a schedule change, you will receive an email to your @ivytech.edu email from the bookstore with instructions and next steps.
If you have withdrawn from a course that uses printed materials, you will be directed to return those materials to the bookstore in an unopened package.
If adding a class, you will be directed to confirm your new materials for the course and select shipping or in-store pickup.
What is the Summer-Flex Scholarship?
With Summer-Flex, full-time students can take any remaining credit hours over the summer session to reach a 30-credit hour target for the academic year without paying anything extra.
For example: If you take 12 credits in the Fall and 12 credits in the Spring, you are eligible to take up to 6 credits in the Summer at no additional cost!
Where can I order print versions of my digital textbooks?
Physical textbook rentals will be provided when digital materials are not available. These must be returned at the end of the course.
You can request a print copy in addition to your digital textbook when reserving your materials at the start of term. This availability varies by publisher.
Step-by-step instructions for ordering print materials are also available here! [Link “here” to PDF - TK]
Which materials need to be returned at the end of a course and how do I make returns?
Materials that need to be returned will have a green sticker on their cover with the date that they need to be returned by. Print materials that may not need to be returned include workbooks, lab manuals, and other one-time use items.
Returns can be made at any Ivy Tech bookstore or by mail using a return label provided by the bookstore.
How long after registering for classes will it take for the Barnes & Noble email to arrive?
The email to reserve your textbooks and materials will arrive within 30-days before the start of term to your @ivytech.edu email. If you register for classes or make changes to your schedule in the 30-days prior to or after the first day of term, allow 24-48 hours for the email to arrive.
Can’t find the email from Barnes & Noble? Reservations can also be made on your student portal at www.ivytech.edu/bookstore.
How do I access my digital textbooks?
Digital textbooks are available through your IvyLearn dashboard. Simply click on an eBook or select digital content in IvyLearn to access it. If an access code is required, a pop-up window will appear, prompting you to enter the code to access. Features such as highlighting, read aloud, and note-taking will vary based on the publisher and digital platform.
Quick guides and video tutorials are also available in IvyLearn, and knowledge base articles in MyIvy provide more information about using digital textbooks.
Can I Opt-Out of
Textbooks?Eligible students will automatically be enrolled in
Textbooks and charged the per-credit-hour fee for required textbooks and courseware. Students must take action to opt out. Opting out of Textbooks applies to the entire semester. Students cannot pick and choose select courses to opt-out of.Opting out means students will be responsible for purchasing all their own textbooks, courseware, and other required materials for all courses over the 16-week semester.
The window to opt out of Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.
Textbooks is from the time a student receives their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for Textbooks via theCan I Opt Back into
Textbooks?Yes! Opt-out and opt-in have the same deadlines.
Students can opt back into Opt Out portal on MyIvy during this window.
from the time they receive their textbook selection email from the bookstore through the last full refund date of their earliest starting class. You can change your opt out/in status for Textbooks via theHow do I contact the bookstore about my
Textbooks order?Fill out a ticket on the here.
Textbooks Help pageWhat if I need accessible textbooks?
Accessible Format Textbooks are available for students with disabilities. Eligibility and requests are handled by Disability Support Services.
Can I use financial aid to pay for other materials I need from the bookstore?
Yes. If you have financial aid available, it can be used in the bookstore, either in-store or on the bookstore website.
Any financial aid (i.e., Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.) will be applied to your tuition and required fees first. You can still use remaining financial aid for any other materials or supplies at the bookstore at Barnes & Noble pricing.
Will
Tuition and Textbooks Affect Financial Aid?No,
Tuition and Textbooks will not affect financial aid.Available financial aid (Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.) will be applied to tuition costs and required fees first. The remaining balance can be used for other supplies and materials at any Ivy Tech bookstore, in-person or online!
Where can I order print versions of my digital textbooks?
Physical textbook rentals will be provided when digital materials are not available. These must be returned at the end of the course.
You can request a print copy in addition to your digital textbook when reserving your materials at the start of term. This availability varies by publisher.
Step-by-step instructions for ordering print materials are also available here! [Link “here” to PDF - TK]
Which materials need to be returned at the end of a course and how do I make returns?
Materials that need to be returned will have a green sticker on their cover with the date that they need to be returned by. Print materials that may not need to be returned include workbooks, lab manuals, and other one-time use items.
Returns can be made at any Ivy Tech bookstore or by mail using a return label provided by Barnes & Noble.
If my class next semester is going to use the same book, do I need to return it?
Digital textbooks are the recommended option for materials in a continuous class. If the material is not available in digital format, a print rental will be provided.
You can use the same book for two consecutive 8-week classes falling within the same 16-week semester. Books are rented on an 8-week term or 16-week semester basis. Materials such as lab manuals and workbooks are considered single-use items and do not need to be returned.
Which materials need to be returned at the end of a course and how do I make returns?
Materials that need to be returned will have a green sticker on their cover with the date that they need to be returned by.
Print materials that may not need to be returned include workbooks, lab manuals, and other one-time use items.
Returns can be made at any Ivy Tech bookstore or by mail using a return label provided by the bookstore.
When are my textbooks due back to the bookstore?
The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the end of the 8-week term or 16-week semester depending on the length of the course. You will receive email reminders about the rental deadline to your @ivytech.edu email.
What happens if I do not return my books by the due date?
You are required to return any
rental textbooks. Failure to do so will result in a hold on your student account that will prevent registration until the materials are either returned or you pay the replacement costs.To remove an
Textbook Hold, please take one of the following steps:Don't see a nearby Bookstores location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
The Lawrenceburg campus and Batesville site are served by the Richmond campus bookstore.
765-966-2656, ext. 1261
sm8325@bncollege.com
Richmond Bookstore
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Select the Richmond location for bookstore hours.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
812-330-6100
bcox@bncollege.com
Bloomington Bookstore
200 Daniels Way, Room D107
Bloomington, IN 47404
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
812-374-5250
sm8322@bncollege.com
Columbus Bookstore
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
219-392-3600, ext. 3221
asklakecounty@ivytech.edu
Lake County at Crown Point does not have an onsite bookstore, but students are welcome to visit the bookstore at our East Chicago location (410 E Columbus Drive, East Chicago IN) or shop online.
Wednesday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
574-830-0375, ext. 5346
sm8316@bncollege.com
Elkhart Bookstore
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
Mondays–Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT
Fridays, CLOSED (available by appointment only)
Special Friday Openings: December 15 2023, January 12, 2024 and January 19, 2024
*To make an appointment for services outside of these hours, please call 812-429-1418.
Evansville Bookstore
3407 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
Harshman Hall
3701 Dean Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Lake County at Gary does not have an onsite bookstore, but students are welcome to visit the bookstore at our East Chicago location (410 E Columbus Drive, East Chicago IN) or shop online.
Please contact Bookstores at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
317-916-7970
sm8419@bncollege.com
Hamilton County Bookstore
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
317-921-4793
sm8310@bncollege.com
Indianapolis Bookstore
2535 N Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
765-252-5594
sm8323@bncollege.com
Kokomo Bookstore
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
visit ivytech.edu/bookstore to order books.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
During the first week of classes:
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
765-269-5613
sm8313@bncollege.com
Lafayette Bookstore
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1370
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Bookstores department.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
317-921-4693
sm8321@bncollege.com
Lawrence Bookstore
9301 East 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216
The Lawrenceburg campus and Batesville site are served by the Richmond campus bookstore.
765-966-2656, ext. 1261
sm8325@bncollege.com
Richmond Bookstore
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Select the Richmond location for bookstore hours.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Friday, Closed
812-265-2580, ext. 4141
Madison Bookstore
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marion Bookstore
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953
Zoom Video Call
Email rbell@bncollege.com to schedule an appointment.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
765-289-2291, ext. 1616
rcantu@bncollege.com
Muncie Bookstore
345 S High Street, Fisher Building, Lower Level
Muncie, IN 47304
Fax: 765-381-1371
Please contact Bookstores at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
Bookstore may close for up to an hour for lunch Monday–Thursday
765-966-2656, ext. 1261
sm8325@bncollege.com
Richmond Bookstore
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Please contact Bookstores at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
812-246-3301, ext. 4119
sm8320@bncollege.com
Sellersburg Bookstore
8204 Hwy 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
574-289-7001x5344
Bookstore
South Bend Bookstore
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Please contact Bookstores at our full-service campus located in Evansville.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
812-298-2217
sm8311@bncollege.com
Terre Haute Bookstore
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Mon–Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT
Friday 8 a.m. to Noon CT
219-476-4725
ostamos@bncollege.com
Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso | BN8315
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Please contact Bookstores at our full-service campus located in Fort Wayne.