BOOKSTORE

The Bookstore and its products and services are available to students Monday through Saturday. Bookstore hours are subject to change. Please contact the Bookstore or see the hours posted outside of the Bookstore, if applicable, for any updates.

Bookstore Products

Miami Regional University Bookstore offers for sale the following: textbooks, trade books, technical and reference books, course aids, study aids, scrubs, lab coats or iron-on MRU patch, and student IDs. The only uniforms approved by MRU are those available through the Bookstore.

Bookstore Procedures

Each term, information concerning required or recommended textbooks, supplies, and equipment should be readily available to students. In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, and in addition to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended), MRU, like other postsecondary educational institutions must disclose information in the recommended and required textbooks needed to complete each course of study. A list of textbooks and their approximate costs can be found on the student portal.

Most printed textbooks may not be included in the cost of tuition. Students have the opportunity to purchase printed textbooks independently through the least expensive vendors of their choice. Printed textbooks are available for order through the University Bookstore. Students may have access to some digital content, including eBooks in the Student Learning Management System for select courses.

Note: Students are required to have the correct textbook editions and supplements for each course. The appropriate books must be brought to class for each course on the first day of that course.

Failure to have the correct eBooks, codes, printed textbooks, computer, student ID and/or required supplements may result in the student being issued the proper eBooks, printed textbooks, electronic device, student ID and/or supplements by the University. Charges for these items (retail price) will be placed on the student’s account. The student will be responsible for all charges.

Ordering from the Bookstore

Students choosing to order printed textbooks, or replace parking decals, student IDs, scrubs, lab coats or iron-on MRU patch, course aids or supplies from the Bookstore must first pay the Bursar and bring the receipt to the Bookstore. If the item is in stock, a receipt will be issued, and the student is required to sign the receipt.

Student ID photos will be taken and issued to students by Bookstore staff. Students requiring scrubs must try on uniforms for correct sizing and will be allowed into class only when wearing the appropriate authorized uniforms. Those students requiring lab coats must go to the Bookstore during the third week of class to try on and order the correct size.

Distance learning students must email the bookstore (bookstore@mru.edu) with a passport photo attachment for their student ID, their diagnostic kits, and their iron-on patches. These supplies will be sent to the address as it appears in Campus Vue. Students wishing to change their address must contact the Registrar and follow appropriate procedures.

Some resources (e.g., codes) may be sent through the bookstore email through DocuSign. Students are required to sign and email back the form to the bookstore in order to obtain the code and use instructions.

Bookstore Items not in Stock

If an item is not in stock and is expected to be available later, a “Pending” receipt will be completed for ordering. Once the item arrives, the bookstore will send an email to notify the student that the item is ready for pick-up. Once an item has been ordered, and the student is advised of its arrival, the item will be charged to the students account, regardless of whether it is picked up.

Bookstore Returns

Printed textbooks may not be returned once they are opened from the original packaging, or once they have been issued for more than three business days. Course supplements, including online enhancements and licensing codes, may not be returned, and the student shall be responsible for the cost. For cancelled classes, the University may accept return of unmarked/unused textbooks, scrubs or unopened diagnostic kits within 10 days of withdrawal if the items are found to be in new condition as determined by the University.

Uniforms must be in original condition (not laundered) and must have tags still intact. Uniforms will be accepted for exchange only. If the uniform no longer fits, the student is required to purchase new ones following ordering procedures above.

The MRU student ID, uniform, and diagnostic kit may be required for some courses. Students who do not pick up their items or after the items have been issued are not eligible for a refund or credit.

Lost Bookstore Items

Students who lose printed textbooks may purchase or order another through the Bookstore if the books are still available. They must follow ordering procedures above.

Students who lose their IDs must pay the Bursar for a lost ID, take the receipt to the Bookstore have a new picture taken and have a new ID issued. Students who have lost or damaged their uniforms will be required to purchase new ones. They must order from the bookstore following the procedures above.

Bookstore and Transfer Students

Students transferring from other programs are expected to have the required course materials. If a transfer student wishes to purchase books or materials for courses for which they already have credit, they may order the materials through the process described in the Ordering from the Bookstore section of this catalog.