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Bison Book Bundle
Beginning fall 24, Point Park University will offer the Bison Book Bundle, a new course material delivery model for full-time on-ground undergraduate students. A flat fee will be charged directly to the student account.
Full-time on-ground undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the Bison Book Bundle. Students have the opportunity to opt-out of the program each semester, beginning December 9 for the Spring 25 semester.
For more information about the Bison Book Bundle including information on the cost and how to opt out, please visit the Bison Book Bundle page.
Utilizing Student Account Credit Balances for Bookstore Purchases
Students with anticipated credit balances can also choose to use a portion of the funds to purchase books and supplies at the University’s bookstore. The charges for these purchases will be applied to the student account after the add/drop period.
Dates to use credit balances at the bookstore are limited to the dates below:
Fall 24 | July 29, 2024 - September 8, 2024 |
Spring 25 | December 16, 2024 - January 19, 2025 |
Bison Book Bundle Opt-Out Spring 25 |
December 9, 2024 - January 13, 2025 |
*Students choosing to use student account credit balances to purchase books and supplies at the University’s bookstore must agree to the Financial Responsibility Agreement on PointWeb. The agreement is made available annually.
Note: Students do not need a credit balance to utilize the Bison Book Bundle. All full-time on-ground undergraduate students are automatically enrolled with the option to opt out.
Students with credit balances can choose to use both the Bison Book Bundle and a portion of credit balance funds for books and supplies purchased at the University Bookstore. Students can also choose to use just one option.
Utilizing Student Account Credit Balances for Bookstore Purchases
Students with anticipated credit balances can choose to use a portion of the funds to purchase books and supplies at the University’s bookstore. Students with credit balances of greater than $700 will be limited to use $700 at the bookstore. Students with credit balances of less than $700 will be limited the amount of the credit balance on the account. The charges for these purchases will be applied to the student account after the add/drop period.
Dates to use credit balances at the bookstore are limited to the dates below:
Fall 24 Term I | July 29, 2024 - September 1, 2024 |
Fall 24 Term II | October 7, 2024 - October 27, 2024 |
Spring 25 Term I | December 16, 2024 - January 12, 2025 |
Spring 25 Term II | February 10, 2025 - March 9, 2025 |
*Students choosing to use student account credit balances to purchase books and supplies at the University’s bookstore must agree to the Financial Responsibility Agreement on PointWeb. The agreement is made available annually.
Utilizing Student Account Credit Balances for Bookstore Purchases
Students with anticipated credit balances can choose to use a portion of the funds to purchase books and supplies at the University’s bookstore. Students with credit balances of greater than $700 will be limited to use $700 at the bookstore. Students with credit balances of less than $700 will be limited the amount of the credit balance on the account. The charges for these purchases will be applied to the student account after the add/drop period.
Dates to use credit balances at the bookstore are limited to the dates below:
Fall 24 | July 29, 2024 - September 8, 2024 |
Spring 25 | December 16, 2024 - January 19, 2025 |
*Students choosing to use student account credit balances to purchase books and supplies at the University’s bookstore must agree to the Financial Responsibility Agreement on PointWeb. The agreement is made available annually.