Book Loan Instructions
Contact Us
Running Start Information
RunningStart@pierce.ctc.edu
Four-Step Process for Requesting Books
All communication related to the book loan will be sent to your student email. Once your book requests have been reviewed and processed, you’ll receive an email with more details on how you will receive your books.
- Log in to the MyPierce student portal.
- View your class schedule (located in ctcLink Student Self Service) to obtain course information.
Example: ENGL& 101 – English Composition I, section #5657 - Search the Pierce College Bookstore website and "find textbooks" for your classes.
- Once you know what books you need for your classes, you are ready to submit your requests
in MyPierce:
- Go to Book Loan located in My Tools
- Enter Book Title
- Enter ISBN-13 number
- Select Quarter
- Select Class
- Select Class/Item Number
- Select Pickup Campus
- Submit Request
- Repeat for each textbook
Important
- Instructor "RECOMMENDED" books are subject to book availability.
- Please do not request "bookstore recommended" books or items, e.g., binders, notebook.
- Before exiting the book loan request tab/link, review your requests to ensure information is accurate and complete.
- If you have questions, please contact Running Start at RunningStart@pierce.ctc.edu
Book Loan Dates and Deadlines
- Summer Term 2026: Running Start book loans for summer term open June 15, 2026 and close on July 20, 2026
- Fall Term 2026: Running Start book loans for fall term open August 31, 2026 and close on October 19, 2026
- Winter Term 2027: Running Start book loans for winter term open December 14, 2026 and close on February 2, 2027
- Spring Term 2027: Running Start book loans for spring term open March 15, 2026 and close on May 3, 2027