Textbooks and Course Materials

Your course materials will vary by class and instructor.

• Check courses.ucsd.edu for a list of required class resources. At the first lecture, your instructor will tell you if you will need other materials.
• Use the Bookstore's online tool to find textbooks for your course.
• You can buy your textbooks at the UC San Diego Bookstore in the Price Center or through discount online retailers. You can also rent books through the Bookstore.
• Consider borrowing items in digital format through the Library's Course Reserves.
• Check if your books are available through the free ASP Booklending program offered by Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Services (SPACES). 
• You may need to purchase codes for online programs to submit homework (e.g. Math courses).
• Lab courses may require you to purchase equipment.
• Most courses will use Canvas.
• Many instructors will also record their lectures using Podcasting.
• Your instructor may require an iClicker to participate in class.

If in doubt, check the syllabus or ask your instructor.