Textbooks should be ordered immediately. Click on the appropriate link below to find out what books are required for each course.
When purchasing textbooks, make sure that the title and edition of the book you are purchasing matches the title and edition posted on the lists linked to this page. These lists are the most up to date references and should be consulted first. Also, do not remove any packaging from the textbook until you are sure that it is the correct book. You are responsible for ordering and obtaining the correct textbooks.
Alphabetized by the course prefix (i.e., ACC, ANTH, CJC, etc)
A - B | C | D - G| H | I - M | N - R | S - Z
Possible Providers
Below is information about two providers who stock our books:
CBX Bookstore
CBX Bookstore is located near campus, and students who live close to campus can find their all books at the store. Students who live outside the campus area may call or fax CBX to order their textbooks and have them shipped. You may also reserve your texts for in-store pick-up or shipping by visiting their website. To find your textbooks on the website go to textbooks, then the current semester, and find Independent Study. All courses are listed there.
CBX Bookstore Contact Information:
Telephone: (765) 282-3768
Fax: (765) 282-4989
Website: www.cbxbookstore.com.
MBS Direct
Students outside the campus area may choose to purchase books from MBS Direct via the Internet, fax, phone, or mail. You may contact MBS Direct at (800) 325-3252 or visit http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/bsu.htm on the Web. Make sure to select "Independent Learning Program" or "Fast-Track Program" when indicating the type of course for which you are enrolled. Please note that MBS holds most of the textbooks, but there are some that are not available through them.
If you choose to purchase your books elsewhere, make sure that the edition of the text you obtain matches the edition of the text required.
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