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shail619,
Even though you can not be certain as to which classes you will be assigned to until you check your campus mailbox in August, if you complete the textbook reservation form, the books will be paid for and waiting for you when you arrive. If you think there is a possibility you may wish to change around your classes when you receive your preliminary course schedule, then I would advise against reserving your textbooks.
Truthfully, there really is no need to reserve your books ahead of time. There are always enough books for everyone, and as I mentioned previously, time is set aside during Orientation to purchase them.
Everyone should definitely set up an account with the College Bookstore. That way, you can purchase items without having to use dollar bills. Your Lafayette ID will act just like a credit card. Purchases made on your Bookstore account will be placed on a monthly statement and billed to your home address. If you choose never to use your Bookstore account after opening it, that's fine as well.
Just to summarize, there is no need to reserve your textbooks. Just go to the bookshelves and purchase your books like everyone else when you are given the opportunity during Orientation. However, you should definitely open up a Bookstore account soon. Whether or not you plan to use it often, it's still a good idea to have the payment method as an option when you need a tube of toothpaste from the Bookstore but don't have any cash on you!
- Justin
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