Campus Store
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Phone: (952) 358 - 9250
STORE HOURS
campus store
Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm
CONTACT
| Campus Store: (952) 358-9250 |
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| Textbook Depot: (952) 358-9251 | |
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General Info & Student Questions Faculty questions, digital access, adoptions All business operations of Textbook Depot |
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| Fax: (952) 358-8727 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CAMPUS STORE AND THE TEXTBOOK DEPOT?
The Campus Store (K1430) is located on the first floor of the Kopp Student Center, and is the place to buy supplies, clothing, technology, food, drinks and everything needed except for textbooks.
The Textbook Depot (K0430) is located on the ground floor of the Kopp Student Center. Please go online to the Bookstore Website or call 952-358-9251 for inquiries about textbooks and 952-358-9250 for the Campus Store.
The Textbook Depot (K0430) is located on the ground floor of the Kopp Student Center. Please go online to the Bookstore Website or call 952-358-9251 for inquiries about textbooks and 952-358-9250 for the Campus Store.
HOW DO I BUY MY TEXTBOOKS?
Textbooks can be purchased online by clicking here. A bookstore account must be created first in order to purchase books. Orders placed online can be picked up on campus or shipped domestically for $10 (no international shipping).
Online orders will immediately receive an e-mail confirmation with the order number and that the order was received for processing. Once the order has been processed and is ready to be picked up or shipped out the account used for the purchase will be charged and another confirmation e-mail will be sent with a link to schedule an appointment to pick up the order or with the UPS tracking number. No charge will occur until the online order is ready. Please wait for the second e-mail to schedule an appointment for pickup before coming in to pickup an order. A photo ID is required to pickup all orders and does not have to be picked up by the student.
Returns for refunds are allowed until the first business day after the second week of the start of the Fall or Spring semesters. Purchases after the end of the second week of the Fall or Spring semesters are only returnable by the next business day of the purchase. Summer semester textbooks are only returnable the first business day after the first week of the semester and purchases after the first will will needs to be returned by the next business day.
Online orders will immediately receive an e-mail confirmation with the order number and that the order was received for processing. Once the order has been processed and is ready to be picked up or shipped out the account used for the purchase will be charged and another confirmation e-mail will be sent with a link to schedule an appointment to pick up the order or with the UPS tracking number. No charge will occur until the online order is ready. Please wait for the second e-mail to schedule an appointment for pickup before coming in to pickup an order. A photo ID is required to pickup all orders and does not have to be picked up by the student.
Returns for refunds are allowed until the first business day after the second week of the start of the Fall or Spring semesters. Purchases after the end of the second week of the Fall or Spring semesters are only returnable by the next business day of the purchase. Summer semester textbooks are only returnable the first business day after the first week of the semester and purchases after the first will will needs to be returned by the next business day.
WHAT IS THE BOOKSTORE DOING TO DECREASE TEXTBOOK PRICES FOR STUDENTS?
The bookstore encourages faculty to adopt and use open textbooks. We provide students the option to compare our prices with a number of other outlets like Amazon and Chegg through Verba Compare (found here). As of Fall 2017, we've begun our Digital Access initiative, which provides course materials directly through D2L at a significantly reduced rate. More information on Digital Access can be found below.
ARE USED TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR MY CLASS?
Used textbooks are available in limited quantities for many classes on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CAN I SELL MY USED TEXTBOOKS?
Textbook buyback is available online by clicking here.
DO I NEED A WEBSITE ACCOUNT TO ORDER BOOKS ONLINE?
Yes, please create an online account to manage the order and view shipping information. Please use an e-mail address that is checked regularly and make sure your Student ID (8-digit Tech ID number) is correct if wanting to use Book Charging for the payment of an order.
CAN I CANCEL MY ONLINE ORDER?
If your order has not been processed, we can cancel it for you, but you need to contact the Web Department with your name and Tech ID or order number. Please note that the deadlines for returning textbooks ordered online are the same as those purchased in store. Any web orders that are not picked up within 6 weeks of being processed will be refunded and returned to stock, minus a 15% restocking fee.
WHICH FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Financial Aid, and Third Party/Agency Account. We also accept cash and personal checks in store.
CAN I RETURN TEXTBOOKS I PURCHASED?
We will give a full refund on textbooks purchased from our store if returned in the same condition as purchased and within the time frames specified in the Normandale Community College Bookstore Return Policy. All returns require the original receipt. If purchased using a credit card, the original card used must be presented in order to process the return.
DO STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED SOFTWARE?
Yes! There are discounts for certain software products. Full-time students with Normandale email accounts can access Microsoft Office 365 for FREE on up to 5 devices while they are attending Normandale. For all other software discounts, please visit our online software shop here! If you have questions about software, please call 952-358-8561 or email Kevin Lochner.
HOW DO PSEO STUDENTS GET THEIR TEXTBOOKS?
PSEO students must pick up their books from the Textbook Depot in person. They should select their courses here and print a Book List, which they will present along with a photo ID to pick up their books. They will be required to sign a PSEO Agreement when they pick up their books. Please note that PSEO students are only allowed required textbooks for class. They will be held accountable and charged for any optional materials that they charge to their PSEO accounts. PSEO students are not eligible to order online, or to have their textbooks shipped to them. For more information on the PSEO program, please click HERE.
CAN I USE MY FINANCIAL AID FOR ITEMS OTHER THAN TEXTBOOKS?
Financial aid must first be used to pay for tuition and textbooks. Excess financial aid can be used to purchase numerous other items including school supplies, computers, software, cameras, etc. available in the bookstore and/or through this website. Financial aid cannot be used to purchase clothing or food items. Please note that you will physically have to sign a form authorizing the use of the excess financial aid. If you would like to have more of your excess financial aid put into your bookstore account (to purchase a computer, etc.), please click here and fill out the electronic form for the business office.
DO YOU OFFER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Yes, see our listing here.
I FORGOT TO RETURN MY RENTAL TEXTBOOKS BY THE DEADLINE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
If rental textbooks are not returned by the listed deadline, students will be charged the difference between that textbook's rental price and its purchase price, plus an unreturned fee. The student will then own that textbook and can do with it what they please, including selling it back to the Textbook Depot or a third party to recoup some of its value.
WHAT IS DIGITAL ACCESS?
Through partnerships with several publishers, we can now provide course materials directly through D2L, eliminating the need for one-time-use access codes and long waits in line, all while providing savings. Students are provided a two week trial after which they can either opt in and have the cost of the materials added to their tuition statement or opt out and acquire a physical textbook.
STORE HOURS
campus store
Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm
CONTACT
| Campus Store: (952) 358-9250 |
|
| Textbook Depot: (952) 358-9251 | |
|
General Info & Student Questions Faculty questions, digital access, adoptions All business operations of Textbook Depot |
|
| Fax: (952) 358-8727 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CAMPUS STORE AND THE TEXTBOOK DEPOT?
The Campus Store (K1430) is located on the first floor of the Kopp Student Center, and is the place to buy supplies, clothing, technology, food, drinks and everything needed except for textbooks.
The Textbook Depot (K0430) is located on the ground floor of the Kopp Student Center. Please go online to the Bookstore Website or call 952-358-9251 for inquiries about textbooks and 952-358-9250 for the Campus Store.
The Textbook Depot (K0430) is located on the ground floor of the Kopp Student Center. Please go online to the Bookstore Website or call 952-358-9251 for inquiries about textbooks and 952-358-9250 for the Campus Store.
HOW DO I BUY MY TEXTBOOKS?
Textbooks can be purchased online by clicking here. A bookstore account must be created first in order to purchase books. Orders placed online can be picked up on campus or shipped domestically for $10 (no international shipping).
Online orders will immediately receive an e-mail confirmation with the order number and that the order was received for processing. Once the order has been processed and is ready to be picked up or shipped out the account used for the purchase will be charged and another confirmation e-mail will be sent with a link to schedule an appointment to pick up the order or with the UPS tracking number. No charge will occur until the online order is ready. Please wait for the second e-mail to schedule an appointment for pickup before coming in to pickup an order. A photo ID is required to pickup all orders and does not have to be picked up by the student.
Returns for refunds are allowed until the first business day after the second week of the start of the Fall or Spring semesters. Purchases after the end of the second week of the Fall or Spring semesters are only returnable by the next business day of the purchase. Summer semester textbooks are only returnable the first business day after the first week of the semester and purchases after the first will will needs to be returned by the next business day.
Online orders will immediately receive an e-mail confirmation with the order number and that the order was received for processing. Once the order has been processed and is ready to be picked up or shipped out the account used for the purchase will be charged and another confirmation e-mail will be sent with a link to schedule an appointment to pick up the order or with the UPS tracking number. No charge will occur until the online order is ready. Please wait for the second e-mail to schedule an appointment for pickup before coming in to pickup an order. A photo ID is required to pickup all orders and does not have to be picked up by the student.
Returns for refunds are allowed until the first business day after the second week of the start of the Fall or Spring semesters. Purchases after the end of the second week of the Fall or Spring semesters are only returnable by the next business day of the purchase. Summer semester textbooks are only returnable the first business day after the first week of the semester and purchases after the first will will needs to be returned by the next business day.
WHAT IS THE BOOKSTORE DOING TO DECREASE TEXTBOOK PRICES FOR STUDENTS?
The bookstore encourages faculty to adopt and use open textbooks. We provide students the option to compare our prices with a number of other outlets like Amazon and Chegg through Verba Compare (found here). As of Fall 2017, we've begun our Digital Access initiative, which provides course materials directly through D2L at a significantly reduced rate. More information on Digital Access can be found below.
ARE USED TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR MY CLASS?
Used textbooks are available in limited quantities for many classes on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CAN I SELL MY USED TEXTBOOKS?
Textbook buyback is available online by clicking here.
DO I NEED A WEBSITE ACCOUNT TO ORDER BOOKS ONLINE?
Yes, please create an online account to manage the order and view shipping information. Please use an e-mail address that is checked regularly and make sure your Student ID (8-digit Tech ID number) is correct if wanting to use Book Charging for the payment of an order.
CAN I CANCEL MY ONLINE ORDER?
If your order has not been processed, we can cancel it for you, but you need to contact the Web Department with your name and Tech ID or order number. Please note that the deadlines for returning textbooks ordered online are the same as those purchased in store. Any web orders that are not picked up within 6 weeks of being processed will be refunded and returned to stock, minus a 15% restocking fee.
WHICH FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Financial Aid, and Third Party/Agency Account. We also accept cash and personal checks in store.
CAN I RETURN TEXTBOOKS I PURCHASED?
We will give a full refund on textbooks purchased from our store if returned in the same condition as purchased and within the time frames specified in the Normandale Community College Bookstore Return Policy. All returns require the original receipt. If purchased using a credit card, the original card used must be presented in order to process the return.
DO STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED SOFTWARE?
Yes! There are discounts for certain software products. Full-time students with Normandale email accounts can access Microsoft Office 365 for FREE on up to 5 devices while they are attending Normandale. For all other software discounts, please visit our online software shop here! If you have questions about software, please call 952-358-8561 or email Kevin Lochner.
HOW DO PSEO STUDENTS GET THEIR TEXTBOOKS?
PSEO students must pick up their books from the Textbook Depot in person. They should select their courses here and print a Book List, which they will present along with a photo ID to pick up their books. They will be required to sign a PSEO Agreement when they pick up their books. Please note that PSEO students are only allowed required textbooks for class. They will be held accountable and charged for any optional materials that they charge to their PSEO accounts. PSEO students are not eligible to order online, or to have their textbooks shipped to them. For more information on the PSEO program, please click HERE.
CAN I USE MY FINANCIAL AID FOR ITEMS OTHER THAN TEXTBOOKS?
Financial aid must first be used to pay for tuition and textbooks. Excess financial aid can be used to purchase numerous other items including school supplies, computers, software, cameras, etc. available in the bookstore and/or through this website. Financial aid cannot be used to purchase clothing or food items. Please note that you will physically have to sign a form authorizing the use of the excess financial aid. If you would like to have more of your excess financial aid put into your bookstore account (to purchase a computer, etc.), please click here and fill out the electronic form for the business office.
DO YOU OFFER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES?
Yes, see our listing here.
I FORGOT TO RETURN MY RENTAL TEXTBOOKS BY THE DEADLINE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
If rental textbooks are not returned by the listed deadline, students will be charged the difference between that textbook's rental price and its purchase price, plus an unreturned fee. The student will then own that textbook and can do with it what they please, including selling it back to the Textbook Depot or a third party to recoup some of its value.
WHAT IS DIGITAL ACCESS?
Through partnerships with several publishers, we can now provide course materials directly through D2L, eliminating the need for one-time-use access codes and long waits in line, all while providing savings. Students are provided a two week trial after which they can either opt in and have the cost of the materials added to their tuition statement or opt out and acquire a physical textbook.
