Textbook Rental is one option from Slingshot. Instead of purchasing the book, you simply pay for the period of time you wish to use it and return the book to Slingshot when the class ends. Rental pricing is often about half the cost of buying a book. Rental is a good option if you do not plan to keep the book for reference or use it for another student.
Not all books are eligible for rental. Usually the title must be a recent edition and not require students to write in, or rip out pages. You will
see rental as an option next to “Used” and “New” on the virtual bookstore website (textbook portal) where it is available.
If you are Opted-In to Slingshot’s Service, your book order is generated after you register for a class. Once you are registered, Slingshot receives a book order from Jessup. You will receive your books 1 week before class start. Book orders are only generated once you have registered for a class.
If You are Not Opted-In to Slingshot’s Service, you may see your textbook list and order books through Slingshot Books!
Yes! When your order ships, a tracking number will be sent to the email address your school has on file. It is important for you to check this email address. You should receive a tracking number 2 weeks before your class starts.
You should receive a tracking number about 2 weeks before your class starts. At that time if you haven’t received a tracking number, be sure you are Opted-In. You also may want to check your spam folder. If you have any concerns that your shipment may not have gone out, please contact Slingshot Customer Care immediately at 888.392.2930 and we will resend the tracking number.
Simply contact our Customer Care Team (contact info listed below) within 7 days of your class start date and they will help you.
Yes, hold onto your books and do not ship them back. Your account will be charged the replacement cost indicated in your rental portal.
If you have a problem with a shipment for your class please submit a ticket online from our Customer Service support page (contact info also listed below). We will respond on the next business day. OR you may call Slingshot Customer Care directly at: 888.392.2930
We receive this information from your school. Please see your William Jessup student portal to change your preferred shipping address.
Our rental terms and conditions are printed on your pack sheet. As long as the book isn’t in violation of any of these conditions, this will not be an issue. If you think that it may be in violation, please contact Customer Care within 7 days of receiving the book.
Please log in to your rental portal to find the replacement value of the book you wish to keep. If you have rented the book, you will pay the difference between what you have paid as a rental and the current market price.