Frequently Asked Questions - Bookstore
- Does the college store have digital textbooks available?
- Does the college store rent textbooks?
- Can I purchase computers or computer software from the college store?
- Can I purchase items from the college store if I am not a student?
- Can I use my financial aid to pay for textbooks and supplies?
- How much money will I get for my textbooks during buyback?
- When will I be able to sell my text books at book buyback?
- When will books be available for purchase for next quarter?
The college store hopes to be offering digital textbooks by the winter 2012 quarter.
Textbooks are not available for rent at this time.
The college store does not currently sell computers. Some software is available for purchase at the college store, and special orders can also be placed. Some software is carried through a special program, to be sold at an academic discounted price. You must be a student, staff or faculty to purchase it. Proper identification must be presented at the time of purchase.
Yes, the only item that you must be a student or staff to purchase is the academically priced software.
Yes, you can use your financial aid to purchase textbooks and supplies during the first week of classes.
The amount varies from book to book. It depends on if the book is going to be used during the next quarter and the condition of the book. Books are not only bought for the college store but also for a used wholesale company and prices change frequently with them.
Buyback is held during finals week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Books are generally available two weeks before the quarter starts. Fall books are available in late August.
