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Auxiliary Services

Setter’s Book Bundle

Big Textbook Savings, Zero Stress

Through Pace’s Setters Book Bundle, full-time, part-time, and non-degree undergraduate students pay one flat rental fee—regardless of the individual cost of textbooks or digital access codes—saving an average of 35–50% compared to retail pricing. Physical books are bundled and ready for pickup at the Pace Spirit Stores, while digital materials are automatically delivered through the Classes online learning platform.

Program Cost

$365 per semester for full-time undergraduate students.
$185 per semester for part-time students taking 1–11 credits.
The fee is added to your student account with tuition.

Participation Is Optional

Participation in the Setters Book Bundle program is optional. Students can opt out beginning 30 days before the semester starts through the 10th day of class. Students who opt out will not receive bundled course materials and must purchase all required textbooks and digital access independently through the Pace Spirit Stores.

Opt Out of the Setter's Book Bundle Program

How the Setters Book Bundle Works

Register for Classes

Once you register for your courses, you’re automatically enrolled in the Setters Book Bundle program. After your academic schedule is set, we start preparing your materials (e.g., textbooks, digital learning guides).

Verify Your Materials

30 days before classes begin, you’ll get an email from Barnes & Noble asking you to review and confirm your course materials.

Choose Delivery or Pickup

Select how you’d like to receive your books, delivery or in-store pickup.

Get Your Book Rentals

You’ll receive an email when your order is ready or has shipped. Digital materials will be automatically added to your courses in the Classes learning platform.

Return Your Book Rentals

All rental textbooks must be returned by the last day of final exams. We’ll send reminder emails so you don’t forget.

Student FAQ

  • All eligible full-time and part-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the Setters Book Bundle.

  • Yes. Beginning in 2026–2027 academic year, the Setters Book Bundle charge will be included in your mandatory fees. Accepted financial aid (grants, scholarships, and loans) will automatically be applied towards tuition and mandatory fees, including the Setters Book Bundle.

    If you choose to opt out of the Setters Book Bundle, your mandatory fees will be reduced. After your tuition and adjusted mandatory fees are paid, any remaining financial aid will be refunded to you and can be used to purchase your books on your own.

  • The program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital course materials in the format selected by your instructor.

  • Consumable items that cannot be returned and reused. These items include, but are not strictly limited to lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, or nursing kits.

  • All rental textbooks must be returned by the last day of final exams. You will receive reminder emails before the deadline.

  • Yes. Textbooks for continuation courses must still be returned at the end of the term. You will receive the appropriate materials again for the next semester.

  • Rental materials must be returned at the end of the term. However, you may have the option to purchase textbooks at a reduced rate during the rental return period.

  • If you do not opt out, your materials will still be processed. Physical materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be available in the Classes learning platform, and your student account will be charged.

  • Yes. If you do not opt out by the deadline, your account will be charged even if you do not pick up your materials.

  • If you have already received materials, you must return textbooks for the dropped course to the Pace Spirit Store within 48 hours.

    If you enroll in a different course, then we will adjust the required materials so that you receive what you need.

  • Yes. You must return your textbooks within 48 hours of opting out. If materials are not returned, the program charge will be reinstated on your student account.

  • About one month before classes begin, you will receive an email prompting you to select your fulfillment preference, either in-store pickup or direct shipping. You will receive a notification when your order is ready or has shipped. Digital materials will be delivered through the Classes learning platform.

  • For assistance, contact Bookstore Customer Care:

  • If you opt out of the program, you are responsible for purchasing or renting all required materials independently through the Pace Spirit Store or another retailer.

  • To opt back into the Setters Book Bundle, use the link in your opt-out confirmation email from the Pace Spirit Store or visit the opt-out portal directly. You must make your final selection by the 10th day of class.

General FAQ

  • Faculty support the program by submitting course material selections in the bookstore adoption portal by the published deadlines each semester: 

    • Fall 2026: April 17, 2026
    • Spring 2027: October 23, 2026
    • Summer 2027: April 9, 2027

  • No. There are no restrictions on the materials you select. All required course materials from any publisher, in your preferred format, are included in the program.

  • If you change your course material adoption, notify the bookstore as soon as possible. The bookstore will ensure students receive the updated materials.

  • If your course assignment changes, the bookstore will work with you to update your adoption in the platform and ensure students receive the correct materials.

  • The Setters Book Bundle supports affordability initiatives, including OER. Students may opt out of the program each semester if participation does not benefit them. Opt-out instructions are provided on the program page, in email communications, and through the bookstore.

  • The Sprit Store can accommodate students with accessibility needs. For assistance, contact Bookstore Customer Care: