Students should create an account (and not check out as a guest). This change will allow students the flexibility to purchase their textbooks anytime during the day regardless of where they are located. The Campus Store will have access codes and many custom course packs available for purchase in the store.

Students can purchase textbooks and choose free in-store pick up. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up at the Campus Store (within 2-4 days). You can also ship to an off-campus address for a flat fee ($7.50 for 3-4 day standard shipping). Students also have the option of choosing between digital, used, new and rental books.

Note: Nothing has changed with respect to the purchase of e-books and digital material.

Refunds can always be requested at the store through Aug. 29. All book returns, rental check-ins and buy backs will take place in the store.

For questions, contact Jen Horvatinovich at j.horvatinovich@follett.com. Information is also available on the .

The Cardinal Cab was proposed in response to student’s concerns about walking alone through campus at night after the shuttles have stopped circulating. The Cardinal Cab will replace a previously-used evening transportation service that was sponsored by local police departments.

“We want to create a reliable service that students know that they can use anytime to get around safely at night,” said Wyatt Harris, SGA student body services vice president.

The shuttle runs 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Saturday night and is available free of charge to all students, staff and faculty of the university.

The aim of the Cardinal Cab is to provide campus transportation within 5 to 8 minutes. Service can be requested by downloading the Gotcha Ride App and creating an account using a UofL email. The app allows users to monitor the location of their shuttle in real time.

The shuttle is a Polaris, an electric vehicle that can hold up to six passengers at a time. The plan for the cab service is to eventually have a staff of drivers that is completely made up of university students.

SGA currently has two shuttles in operation as of September 17.

In the wake of financial struggles, many have asked how the university can afford to add another free resource to students.

“We were able to realize a lot of savings from the elimination of the Blue Lights on campus, as well as the elimination of the old, inefficient transportation service. So this really has a net zero effect on the financials,” Harris said.

In addition to the Cardinal Cab program, SGA is working on creating a food pantry to combat food insecurity on campus. The group has also been involved in creating more diverse dining options, including healthier quick-service options.