Fall 2023 Textbook Returns

Middle College Textbook Returns will be taking place on Fri. Dec. 15 and Mon. Dec. 18 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM in Gordon Hartlieb Hall (GHH) Room 101 on the UAA Campus.

If you are unable to return your textbooks during Textbook Return Days, you can schedule an individual textbook return appointment during limited times using the Middle College Bookings page, or by emailing uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu. As a reminder, students must return all physical textbooks from this semester in order to be eligible for free Middle College textbooks next semester. 

Course materials you DO need to return:

• Physical textbooks, including loose-leaf textbooks
• Lab manuals
• CDs, DVDs, booklets, and any other supplementary materials that came with your physical textbook

Course materials you DO NOT need to return:

• Workbooks or Student Activity Manuals 
• Codes or other digital course materials

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FAQs

Common Textbook Questions

• Are my textbooks free if I am an AMCS student?

  Yes! All textbook costs are covered by the program. This includes physical textbooks, etextbooks, lab kits and manuals, and learning platforms.

  Note that chemistry lab PPE like lab coats and goggles are not covered by the program and must be purchased by the student.

• Who should I contact about textbook questions?
  Please email uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu or call 907-786-1549 with any questions you may have about your textbooks.
• I never received an email with my textbook list. What should I do?
  To request a copy of your textbook list for this semester, email uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu. Recent changes in your schedule may not be reflected in your textbook list. You can request an updated textbook list at any time.
• Can I write in my textbooks?
  We reuse physical textbooks for other students, so please be considerate of the next student. Minimal notes and highlighting are acceptable. In general, aim to return your textbook in the same condition in which you received it. You may be asked to replace a book if it is heavily notated or badly damaged.
• I have a digital copy of my textbook, but I prefer physical books. Can I get a physical copy of my textbook as well?

  Middle College has a limited number of certain physical textbooks available on request, which we can give to students on a first-come-first-served basis.

  To request a copy of one of these textbooks, or to inquire about a textbook not available on request, please email uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu or call 907-786-1549.

Textbook Pickup

• Where do I go to pick up textbooks?

  All physical textbooks are available for pickup in Gordon Hartlieb Hall (GHH) Room 101. GHH 101 is not regularly staffed, so please make an appointment or come pick up your textbooks during designated textbook pickup times.

• One of the textbooks on my list is "backordered." What does this mean and when will I receive my textbook?
  This means that we have ordered your textbook but it has not yet been shipped. You will be notified when your book is on its way, and when it arrives you will receive an email letting you know that it is ready for pickup.
• I registered for my classes late, or I recently added a new class that requires textbooks or codes. How can I still get my free textbooks?
  Your course materials are free for you no matter how late you register for classes. Please email uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu to ask about any textbooks or codes you have not yet received.
• How do I know if I have physical books to pick up?
  Physical books will be highlighted on your textbook list when you receive it through email. 
• I already bought my textbooks, but I want to use free AMCS textbooks. What should I do?

  Your best option is to return the textbooks you purchased before using them or unwrapping any plastic packaging. Codes can be returned through your dashboard in your UAA online bookstore account, but be aware that not all codes can be returned, even if you haven't used it yet.

  Please note: Any textbooks or codes you purchase yourself are your responsibility. Middle College staff can assist you with the return process or work with you to find an alternative solution, but we cannot make returns for you or manage any aspect of your personal orders. The UAA Bookstore is operated by a third party service, and Middle College does not have control over the quality of service you receive from bookstore customer experience. Alaska Middle College School does not guarantee reimbursement for textbook materials you purchase yourself and are unable to return, even if you made that purchase accidentally.

• I missed textbook pickup. How do I schedule a pick up time?
  Email uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu or click on the button above to visit the Middle College Bookings page, where you can view available times and dates for individual appointments.

Textbook Return

• What textbooks do I need to return? Which textbooks can I keep?

  Course materials you DO need to return:

  • Physical textbooks, including loose-leaf textbooks
  • Lab manuals
  • CDs, DVDs, booklets, and any other supplementary materials that came with your physical textbook

  Course materials you DO NOT need to return:

  • Workbooks or Student Activity Manuals 
  • Codes or other digital course materials
• When do I return my textbooks?
  Instructions on how and when to return your textbooks will be emailed to your @alaska.edu email during the last month of the semester. Watch for announcements about textbook returns from your advisors or the uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu email account.
• I'm going to be gone the week of textbook returns. What should I do?
  Email uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu and let us know if you can't make the dates. If you can return your textbooks early, then please do so. Otherwise, you should plan to arrange a time to return your textbooks after you get back from your trip.
• Is there a penalty or fee for late textbooks?

  If you do not return your textbooks for a semester and you are continuing with the program the following semester, you will not be eligible for free AMCS textbooks until you return all outstanding textbooks. 

  If you still have outstanding AMCS textbooks unreturned at the end of the school year, AMCS will charge the cost to replace the books to your account. This fee will be removed as soon as you return your textbooks, but the fee will remain on your account until then or until you pay it.