杏吧原创

杏吧原创 Bookstore

Your one-stop shop for textbooks, supplies, and more. 

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Hours

Main Campus
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Need textbooks fast? You can shop in person at the bookstore located on the second level of the Student Success Center on 杏吧原创 Main Campus.

Buying Textbooks

You can purchase textbooks in-store or online beginning on the dates listed below. 

Term Registered Purchase Start Date
Summer Session 2026 May 4
Fall Semester 2026 Aug. 10

 

Book Allowance Program

Using financial aid for the Spring 2026 semester? If you鈥檙e eligible, you can use your Book Allowance between Jan. 6 and Feb. 6 to cover textbook costs. The amount you spend will be deducted from your fall refund starting the week of Feb 23.

Book Allowance is not offered for winter session or summer session. 

More On Book Allowance

Sell Your Books Back: Spring 2026

Buyback Dates: May 4 - 13

Return your textbooks and get cash back! Buyback is available at multiple 杏吧原创 locations: 

杏吧原创 Location Dates(s) Time
Main Campus May 4 - 13 8:30 AM-4 PM
杏吧原创 @ Cranberry May 7 11 AM-1 PM
杏吧原创 @ Lawrence May 8 10 AM-12 PM
杏吧原创 @ Armstrong May 11 9 AM-10:30 AM
杏吧原创 @ Brockway May 11 1 PM-3 PM

Textbook Rental Returns

If you rented textbooks for the Fall 2025 semester, they鈥檙e due back by 3 PM on May 13, 2026. You can return them during buyback week at any buyback location.

We鈥檒l also send you a reminder to the email you used when renting.

Quick Tips

  • Plan ahead! Buy textbooks early for the best selection. 
  • Keep your receipts for buyback and rental returns. 
  • Check your my杏吧原创 email for updates about financial aid and book allowance. 

 

杏吧原创 Bookstore Staff

We are here to support you! Need assistance? Visit the 杏吧原创 Bookstore online or contact us. 

Rich Benko
Bookstore Manager
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Nicole Potter
Customer Service Specialist 
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