IUPUI’S SPAN PROGRAM – From a Parent's
PERSPECTIVE
Buying Books:
Although your tendency will be to buy your books early, we have found it
better to exercise patience instead. Required and recommended books are
posted on the OneStart website approximately two weeks before the first
day of class. You may purchase them from the bookstore, http://www.
bookstore.iupui.edu/main/default.asp?flash=true in the basement of
Cavanaugh Hall or at the Indy College Bookstore on 11th St. It may
require one trip or repetitive trips to one or all of the above to acquire these
supplies.
We have two tips that may make this less expensive. First, we encourage
our students to choose used books, especially if they do not intend to keep
the books long term. By careful inspection, more pristine selections can be
located. The other tip is not to open sealed books until the first day of class.
That way, if the teacher advises that they are not going to be utilized, they
can be returned for a full refund.
A problem has turned up that has made purchasing books an adventure. At
the Cavanaugh Hall bookstore, all checks must be signed in person, making
it is impossible to send a signed parental check with the intention of having
your child fill in the required amount. And needing a parent to write a
check immediately identifies your child as younger to all students in line.
There are two ways to avoid this situation, other than sending in a large
amount of cash.
1. Open your child a checking account. For identification they can use
their IUPUI student ID. This will require a parental signature at the bank,
but is often a free service for college students. And the life lessons learned
can be invaluable.
2. Alternatively, put a significant amount of money on their IUPUI
JagTag – associated with their student ID and have them debit it. When
you obtain a student ID, you are asked if you want JagTag privileges. Say
“Yes!” Your student can go to the office and put any amount of cash on it,
and use it for everything from coke machines and copies to library needs
and the Cavanaugh Hall bookstore.
PERSPECTIVE
Buying Books:
Although your tendency will be to buy your books early, we have found it
better to exercise patience instead. Required and recommended books are
posted on the OneStart website approximately two weeks before the first
day of class. You may purchase them from the bookstore, http://www.
bookstore.iupui.edu/main/default.asp?flash=true in the basement of
Cavanaugh Hall or at the Indy College Bookstore on 11th St. It may
require one trip or repetitive trips to one or all of the above to acquire these
supplies.
We have two tips that may make this less expensive. First, we encourage
our students to choose used books, especially if they do not intend to keep
the books long term. By careful inspection, more pristine selections can be
located. The other tip is not to open sealed books until the first day of class.
That way, if the teacher advises that they are not going to be utilized, they
can be returned for a full refund.
A problem has turned up that has made purchasing books an adventure. At
the Cavanaugh Hall bookstore, all checks must be signed in person, making
it is impossible to send a signed parental check with the intention of having
your child fill in the required amount. And needing a parent to write a
check immediately identifies your child as younger to all students in line.
There are two ways to avoid this situation, other than sending in a large
amount of cash.
1. Open your child a checking account. For identification they can use
their IUPUI student ID. This will require a parental signature at the bank,
but is often a free service for college students. And the life lessons learned
can be invaluable.
2. Alternatively, put a significant amount of money on their IUPUI
JagTag – associated with their student ID and have them debit it. When
you obtain a student ID, you are asked if you want JagTag privileges. Say
“Yes!” Your student can go to the office and put any amount of cash on it,
and use it for everything from coke machines and copies to library needs
and the Cavanaugh Hall bookstore.
About IUPUI SPAN
Program- Buying Books
Program- Buying Books
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