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Searching Classifieds

How to search student postings, including books, notes, jobs, etc.

  • Start at Homepage or click on search from any page.
  • Select the type of search you're seeking, i.e. books or jobs.
  • Type in keywords such as the book title or banking (for example, if looking for a job).
  • Type in your zip code and the radius your searching.
  • Click on search.
  • Narrow or broaden your results by utilizing the advanced search criteria after your initial search.

How to communicate with sellers

Sellers select which communication methods are most efficient for them when posting. All sellers can select one or more of the following options:
  • Contact by email (personal email or anonymous).
  • Contact by phone call.
  • Contact by text message.

How to make a payment

Sellers are in charge of selecting which payment methods are acceptable for them. Seller payment options are cash, check, credit card, money order or Paypal. However, payment options not previously stated may be decided on between buyers and sellers. Acceptable forms of payment are specified on each seller's posting.

How to get your stuff

Sellers are in charge of selecting which delivery methods that are acceptable for them. Seller delivery options are basically to meet or to mail and then the specifics beyond that vary depending on buyer-seller agreement. Delivery options not previously stated may also be decided on between buyers and sellers. Acceptable delivery methods are specified on each seller's posting.

How to reply to a post

Sellers are in charge of selecting which communication methods are most efficient for them. Buyers will reply to a post in the communication format selected by the seller. If the seller's selected methods are email or text message, you may send your message directly from the search results page if you so desire.

Posting to Classifieds

What fees are associated with posting to the classifieds?

All postings are free of charge except for job and internship postings.

How to submit a post

  • Start at Homepage.
  • Move your cursor over the post function.
  • Select the type of post you are looking submit.
  • Fill in the order form and select submit.
  • *All asterisked fields must be filled in before post submission.

How to edit or delete a post

Click on the link or copy the url and past into your browser address bar provided in the confirmation email sent to you when you submitted you post.

How long is my post active and how will I know if it's about to expire?

Posts are active for 30 days from creation and will remain active during that period unless deleted by the poster or site admin.

How to renew your post

Post are renewalable and the site admin system will email instructions for post renewal shortly before your post expires.

How to add a picture

Picture may be added to postd during activation and edit. There are upload fields near the bottom of the page available to upload an image for your post

What if I can't find my posting?

If you do a post search and are unable to locate your post, try using the link provided in your post activation email. If your post is still no where to be found, create a new post.

Sharing notes/class aids

How to upload your existing files

There are upload fields near the bottom of the page available to upload your .zip file for your post. Only .zip files are allowed to be uploaded.

How to edit or delete a file you posted

Click on the link or copy the url and past into your browser address bar provided in the confirmation email sent to you when you submitted you post.

Your privacy when sharing class aids

"You're anonymous to viewers when sharing your notes and other class aids. Your email address is not displayed to viewers and is only used for the purpose validating your posting.

Using the Forum

How to sign up to use the forum

  • Start at Homepage.
  • Move your cursor over the share function.
  • Select forum.
  • Click on register under the Username field.
  • Read and agree to the forum terms and conditions.
  • Fill in registration fields and hit submit.
  • Begin using forum.

How to post a new discussion

Anytime after you're signed into the forum you may post a new discussion by clicking on the new topic button.

How to respond to a discussion

Anytime after you're signed into the forum you may post a discussion reply by clicking on the post reply button.

How to edit/delete your forum posting

Items added to the forum cannot be edited or deleted by the user. However, you may email the site admin to request a change or deletion to an existing post. If you're in need of this service, please utilize the contact us option at the bottom of the page. Such requests are handled in the order they are received an may take several days to process.

Your privacy when using the forum

As a forum user, you're anonymous to other users. You will only be known to other users by your username and optional picture. However, users that abuse the terms and conditions agreed upon during registration may have their account suspended or permanently deleted. An action such as this is made at the full discretion of the site admin.
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