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Ordering Books

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Textbooks for Silver Lake College can be ordered through a third-party company called MBS Direct, a Virtual Bookstore that gives students the opportunity not only to purchase new textbooks, but to track their orders, sell books when they are finished with a course, and buy used books that are in great condition.

Books and other materials for Silver Lake courses are listed by course number 3 weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Order your books early to make sure you get them on time.

To place an order:

  1. Know your schedule! Once you have registered for classes you can use your course name and number to determine which books you will need to purchase.
  2. Choose your preferred method of ordering:
    • Via the Web: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/SL.HTM
    • Via telephone: 1-800-325-3252 (Note: identify that you are a Silver Lake student)
    • Via postal order form: Available on the MBS Direct website or at various locations on campus.
    • Choose your books and payment options (see below)

Payment Options:

  1. Pay with a credit card - VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express are accepted.
  2. Pay via personal check or money order. Your order will be shipped when the payment is received.
  3. Check if you are eligible for Financial Aid opportunities such as vouchers.

For more information, contact the Campus Store at (920) 686-6155 or bookstore@silver.sl.edu

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