Course Materials & Bookstore

1. Go to the MyUAlbany landing page.
2. Click the MyUAlbany portal button and sign in.
3. Click on the "Registration" tab.
4. Click on "My Class Schedule" and choose your term.
5. Click “View/Buy Books.”
6. A list of required and recommended books for each of your classes will appear in a new window. Make your selections and add them to your cart.  
7. When you’re ready to check out, create an account or check out as a guest. If you create an account, you will be able to return and view your order. If you are renting a textbook, you will be required to enter a credit card to secure the rental.
8. You will receive an email confirming your order has been placed. Later, you will receive a second email notifying you that your order has shipped or is ready for pickup.

Important Bookstore Dates:

• August 31, 2026: Last day for a full refund in your original form of payment if the material is in its original condition, with original receipt.
• September 4, 2026: Last day to opt out of First Day courses
• September 8, 2026: Last day to change a rental into a purchase
• September 18, 2026: A full refund will be given in your original form of payment with proof of a schedule change, original receipt, and materials in original condition.
• December 15, 2026: Rentals due.

Refund Policy: Learn more about the refund policy at AcaDamien's Bookstore. 

Need cash now? Learn about Campus Gold, an advance of up to $650 per semester that is available to any student upon request.

Learn more about:

• Digital course materials
• Textbook rentals

When you rent textbooks, the bookstore will give you a return deadline.

Returns must be postmarked or dropped off in the bookstore by that deadline, or you will be charged a late fee and/or replacement fee.

To return your rentals via mail, use your order number (available in the email you received when you ordered or picked up your rental) to print a UPS shipping label. 

Sell back your textbooks for cash! Stop by AcaDamien's Bookstore with your UAlbany ID Card and your student number to get started.  

Learn more about textbook buybacks.