lol! you will need your books. most of my classes expect that you have the text with you, but i commute, so if i have a few classes, i'll leave 'em in my car. but be prepared...i had to buy...yes..purchase a new bookcase for all of my nursing books. some days you may have to carry a ton just for reference, depending on what you have that day. ps. i use a tote on most days, puma has really cute "school" type bags that are both fashion friendly and functional :cheers: