FAQs

Why does my order confirmation say "Chicago" and not "Gallaudet"?

Chicago Distribution Center, part of University of Chicago Press, is our distributor. They manage our online shopping cart, process payments, ship the books, and handle customer service inquiries. 

I purchased a book online. When will I receive my order?

Please allow up to 5 business days for your order to be processed and your book to be shipped. The time in transit will depend on the method you chose when placing your order. All books ship from our distributor, Chicago Distribution Center.

I have a question about my order. Who should I contact?

Please contact our distributor with any questions about your order:

Chicago Distribution Center
Email: orders@press.uchicago.edu
Phone: 1-800-621-2736 or (773) 702-7000
Business hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm US Central Time (GMT -6)

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes, please contact us at gupress@gallaudet.edu with your inquiry.

Can I buy your books at the Gallaudet bookstore?

Yes, the Bison Shop carries a selection of our titles, in addition to books from other publishers and Gallaudet merchandise. However, please note that the bookstore is a separate entity from GU Press and makes its own title selections.

Do you accept returns?

Yes. The book must be in saleable condition in order for a refund to be issued. Return the book to the Chicago Distribution Center at the address below and include the packing list or invoice.

Chicago Distribution Center
ATTN: Returns
11030 South Langley
Chicago, IL 60628 USA

Can I return an ebook?

Yes, please contact our digital distributor, Bibliovault, at bv-help@uchicago.edu for any questions related to ebooks purchased on our site.

How do I know whether to contact Chicago Distribution Center or Gallaudet University Press?

Any inquiries regarding orders, title availability, setting up a new account, how to remit payment, and otherwise should be directed to Chicago Distribution Center.

Everything else can be directed to Gallaudet University Press.

I am an author. Am I eligible for a discount?

Yes, authors and editors receive a 40% discount on their books, and contributors receive a 20% discount. Please contact gupress@gallaudet.edu to receive a promo code that you can use on our website to receive your discount.

I have a question about my journal subscription. Who should I contact?

For print subscriptions, please contact our journal distributor, Sheridan, at pubsvc.tsp@sheridan.com.

For digital subscriptions, please contact gupress@gallaudet.edu

If you have an institutional digital subscription through a library aggregator, please contact them directly.