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Panther Pack Program

Our Panther Pack program makes it more convenient and affordable to get your course materials.

  • Receive all your course materials before the first day of class
  • Save 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term
  • Benefit from a highly personalized service

How It Works

Register For Classes

Upon registering for courses, you will be automatically enrolled in the program.

Verify Your Order

Starting 30 days before the first day of classes, you will receive an email to verify your order and select your fulfillment preference.

Receive Your Textbooks

An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships.
Your digital materials for your course(s) will be delivered via Canvas.

Verify your Order

FAQ's about the Program

  • What is the Panther Pack program?
    Panther Pack is a course material delivery model that simplifies the student experience, lowers the cost of materials, and ensures students have access to all required course materials on or before the first day of class.

    Through this innovative program, physical books are conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and access to digital materials is directly within the Canvas system.

    Pricing is $26.50 per credit hour.
  • How does it work?
    Register for your classes, and the bookstore will start preparing your course materials. One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to select your delivery preference (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you). An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Your digital materials for your course(s) will be delivered via the Canvas system.
  • Who is eligible to participate?
    All students except College in the High School, Radl Science students in years 3 & 4 of the program, students from other Pitt campuses taking courses at Pitt-Bradford, and ART 0205 (pottery course).
  • What materials are included in the program?
    The program provides all required textbooks, eTextbooks, lab manuals, and access codes to eligible students.
  • What materials are excluded from the program?
    The program does not include consumable course supplies that cannot be returned and reused, such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, or nursing kits.
  • How do I enroll in the program?
    All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the Panther Pack program.
  • Can I opt out of the program?
    Students may opt out of the Panther Pack program each semester during the opt-out window. The opt-out window is open [insert opt-out window start and end date]. By opting out, students will not receive their required materials in a convenient package, and access to digital content will be removed after the opt-out window closes. Options for purchasing course materials after opting out are available on the bookstore website at [insert bookstore URL]. To begin the opt-out process, please visit the opt-out page.
  • How do I change my opt-out status?
    To change your opt-out status and opt into the Panther Pack program, return to the opt-out page or follow the instructions found in the opt-out confirmation email you received after opting out. Please note you must make your final selection by [insert last day of opt-out window].
  • How do I purchase my course materials if I decide to opt out of the program? 
    Students will be responsible for purchasing their required course materials through the bookstore.
  • When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore? 
    The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of final exams for the semester. Students will receive reminders via email ahead of the rental deadline.
  • Can I buy my rented textbook? 
    Yes, the program allows you to purchase rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the semester.  
  • Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?  
    Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.
  • What happens if I never verify my order? 
    Students will receive email notifications from the bookstore reminding them to verify their order and choose their fulfillment preference. If the student does not opt out, their materials will be held at the bookstore, and their student account will be charged.
  • If I never pick up my books, will I still get charged? 
    Yes, if the student does not opt out, physical materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be accessed through the Canvas system, and the student account will be charged.
  • What if I drop a class? 
    If course materials have been picked up or delivered for the dropped class, those materials should be returned to the bookstore within 48 hours. If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap” the required course materials so that you have what you need.
  • Can I opt out if I picked up my textbooks? 
    Yes, you will have 48 hours to return your textbooks. If you do not return the textbooks, the bundle charges will remain on your student account, and you will be subject to a replacement and non-return processing fee.

For General Questions about the Panther Book Program, please:

For Technical Assistance with digital materials in Canvas:  

  • Open a ticket online for the Customer Care Team
  • Email the Customer Care Team
  • Call the Customer Care Team at1-844-9-EBOOKS (1-844-932-6657)

For Student Account questions: