Rental Returns

CSULB Bookstore Rental Returns

Fall 2025 Rental Returns are due on or before December 18, 2025. Rentals not received on or before the due date are subject to the replacement costs and fees, as stated on the rental agreement.

Summer 2025 Rental Returns are due on or before August 15, 2025. Rentals not received on or before the due date are subject to the replacement costs and fees, as stated on the rental agreement.

Option 1:  Drop-off Your Rental Returns (In-Person)

Please visit us in-store at the Book Information counter located towards the back of the store to return your rental(s) by the due date.

Student ID # is required. Okay for family or friends to return your rental(s) as long as they have your Student ID #.

Option 2:  Ship Your Rental Returns

You can ship back your rental(s), which must arrive on or before due date. 

• Please include a packing slip with your name, student ID#, email, # of rentals, and the semester.
• We recommend using a trackable method such as UPS, FedEx, or USPS. 

• Ship to:  

  ATTN: Rental Returns 
  CSULB Bookstore 
  6049 East 7th Street 
  Long Beach, CA 90840 

Other Important Information

• Rental Buyout– Interested in keeping your rental? The rental buyout price is the difference between the purchase price and rental price you already paid. It is listed as the “replacement cost” on your receipt. If you would like to keep your rental, you will need to request a rental buyout on or before the due date.  Please visit us at Customer Service or email us at FNS-Rentals@csulb.edu and mention you would like to do a rental buyout.
• Library Book Drop Bins – please do NOT return your CSULB Bookstore rentals in the Library book drop bins.
• Unacceptable Condition – rentals not in acceptable condition will not be “checked in” and are subject to the replacement charges.
• Textbook Buyback – if you are interested in selling back your non-rental books, please bring them to the One Stop Book Drop location.  For more information, visit Sell Textbooks.