The bookstore crowds do not immediately dwindle after the first day of classes. To accommodate this, all bookstores have extra employees and keep more checkouts open. After the first day of classes, students also start returning books for various reasons, complicating book-buying. TIS will offer a full refund with receipt until September 15. IUB and Follett both offer full refunds with receipt until September 17.
Full refunds are also available if a student drops a class.
These refunds require a drop slip and can be received until the drop date. Despite the rush at the beginning of the semester, some choose to delay book-buying until the last minute.