Course Packet Solutions
Course Packet Solutions (CPS) at the Illini Union Bookstore provides a full range of services for creating high-quality, cost-effective course packets. Faculty can customize multiple instruction materials into a single, useful packet, often resulting in cost savings to students. Packets are printed on campus at Illini Union Document Services for short turnaround times.
We offer the following SERVICES
- Permission requests for copyright items (see our Copyright Guidelines)
- Document and book scanning
- Digital packet or e-packet options available
- Multiple front cover options
- Flexible production scheduling
- One optional complimentary instructor copy available for pick up at IUB Customer Service counter or shipped via campus mail
- Reprints of packets within 2-3 business days
- Work with Document Services for quick turnaround
Here's WHEN to Place an Order
- Due by April 7, 2026 for Fall 2026 course packets that include:
- Copyright items
- Extensive scanning and file work
- Digital packets which require additional steps
- Large enrollment courses
- Due by April 21, 2026 for Fall 2026 course packets that include:
- Original material
- Exact reprints
- Small enrollment courses
- If these dates are not feasible, contact CPS at 217-333-4657 or iubpackets@illinois.edu to discuss alternative production timelines.
Here's HOW to Place an Order
- Please fill out the Packet Order Form and email it as a PDF to iubpackets@illinois.edu, or drop off a physical copy of the form at IUB.
- If you plan to include copyright items, please also fill out the Bibliographic Items List and note the order in which your items should be listed in the course packet.
- A CPS staff member is available by appointment Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. To schedule an appointment or for more information, email iubpackets@illinois.edu or call 217-333-4657.
- To learn more about Course Packets, look at our Course Packet Information Sheet.