Four-Step Process for Requesting Books
Please read carefully - this process has changed for Winter Term 2024.
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 253-964-6520 or runningstart@pierce.ctc.edu
Book Loan Dates and Deadlines
- Fall Term 2023: Running Start Book loans for fall term open September 5, 2023 and close on October 18, 2023
- Winter Term 2024: Running Start Book loans for winter term open December 13, 2024 and close on January 24, 2024
- Spring Term 2024: Running Start Book loans for spring term open March 11, 2024 and close on April 22, 2024