<p>It came out about two weeks before classes started last year. Online is a great way to buy your textbooks and save, just be sure to use the ISBN numbers to get the right edition. Here is a thread from last year with lots of info: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/549851-booklist-out.html?highlight=book+list[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/549851-booklist-out.html?highlight=book+list</a></p>