If you wish to opt out of the GrinnBooks program and purchase your textbooks independently, you may do so beginning Aug. 1 for fall semester and Jan. 1 for spring semester.
When opting out, you acknowledge that you will not have access to the GrinnBooks online course materials provided by the instructor, and you will not receive physical textbooks from the Pioneer Bookshop. You also acknowledge that all required course materials will be purchased at your own expense.
If you opt out of the program, a $200 credit will be posted to your student account within 3 business days following the opt-out deadline.
The opt-out deadline is the same as the add/drop deadline (Sept. 12 for fall 2025).
Submitted opt-outs can be reversed any time prior to the add/drop deadline.
Criteria for opting out:
- You must be enrolled in courses.
- You must be a degree-seeking student taking courses on campus.
- If you opt out, you opt out of GrinnBooks for all enrolled courses. You cannot opt out of single courses and participate in others.
Refunds for Opt-Out Credit
Refunds associated with opting out will only be processed after the opt-out credit has applied to the student account (within 3 business days of the opt-out deadline). To receive a refund, your student account must have a credit (i.e. negative) balance following the opt out. You may request a refund from the Office of Student Accounts for any credit balance that results.
For more information, please visit The GrinnBooks Program.