** Distance-learning MSIT students: This information does NOT apply to Distance MSIT students. Distance MSIT students will receive information regarding course materials during their online orientation prior to the start of classes.
In the past, students have expressed an interest in purchasing textbooks prior to their arrival at Carnegie Mellon. We do not recommend that you do this for a number of reasons. First, faculty can change the edition of the textbook they use at the last minute requiring you to purchase a new book once you arrive. Second, we sometimes have different faculty members teaching different sections of the same course. They do not always use the same text.
We've factored the purchase of books into the “Estimated Cost of Attendance” for each degree program offered by the Heinz College. As you will see from the breakdown of expenses, the cost for books is in addition to tuition fees and other expenses. We advise that you use these numbers when planning your expenses.
Campus Bookstore
The bookstore is located in the basement of the University Shoppe, located in the University Center on Carnegie Mellon University's campus. The Bookstore's regular hours are as follows:
Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Saturday 10a.m. –4p.m.
Sunday CLOSED
Telephone Number: (412) 268-2967