The University Store is Towson University's ultimate destination for textbooks and course materials resulting from the expertise of its staff and their direct access to the most current and accurate textbook information from the TU faculty.
The University Store also has an array of fun and interesting merchandise to satisfy both "needs" and "wants". The selection ranges from software and course supplies to gifts and cards as well as snacks and beverages.
View the online store for a sampling of Towson University insignia clothing and gifts. Then, visit the store in its convenient University Union location for a unique shopping experience.
All of the University Store's revenue supports Towson University programs and activities. It is owned and operated by Towson University.
Online Gift/Apparel Catalog
Fall 2008 Textbook Information
Save Money on Textbooks
NEW LOWER PRICES — The University Store has reduced prices on selected titles for a limited time through October 25. Buy early to get the best price!
USED BOOKS — The University Store offers a broad selection of Used Books priced 25% less than new books.
Save Time and Gas Finding Textbooks
BEST SELECTION — Find the most complete and accurate selection of over 2000 titles chosen by TU faculty in one convenient on-campus location or online.
PERSONALIZED SERVICE — Buy online and choose in-store pick-up or home delivery or buy in-store assisted by our knowledgeable staff.
CONVENIENT STORE HOURS — Extended store hours during first week of classes.
REFUND POLICY — Return books for a refund to the store whether purchased online or in-store. See policy for details.
Your Textbook Buying Decision Makes a Difference!
Every dollar spent in your Towson University Store supports TU and that means You!
Best Dates to Buy Textbooks
Visit the University Store to purchase textbooks beginning Monday, August 25.
If you are not a freshman or new student to the campus, the best dates to shop in the store are August 25 - 27, 8:30am - 7pm. The University Store is also open Labor Day Weekend, August 30, 31 and September 1, 10am - 5pm.
If you are a freshman or new student, the best dates to buy textbooks are August 28 and 29 during the campus new student welcome program and through the Labor Day Weekend.
The University Store also has extended store hours during the first week of classes. Please see the Store Hours page for exact times.
These are suggested dates only. Customers may visit the University Store at their convenience.
Textbooks are also available online. See below for details.
Fall 2008 Student Textbook Ordering
Notice: The University Store is again accepting online textbook orders for UPS shipment only. The site will be available for ordering 8:30am - 7pm, Monday through Friday.
UPS does not deliver to campus PO Boxes. Please allow 5 to 7 business days from the order date to receive your order.
Online textbook ordering for store pick-up is currently unavailable because the University Store has reached its maximum capacity for processing online orders for pick-up at the store.
The site is still available to search for titles.
You may purchase textbooks at the University Store beginning Monday, August 25.
New and used textbooks may be ordered online for either in-store pick-up or home delivery.
Using the Textbook Order Pick-Up Service (TOPS) program, students can order new or used textbooks online and then choose to pick-up the packaged books at the University Store.
- Books will be ready for pick-up within approximately 7 to 10 business days of the order date. You will be notified by email when your order is ready for pick-up.
- Online orders for in-store pick-up placed after August 20 are not guaranteed to be ready for pick-up by September 2, the first day of classes.
- The in-store pick-up option may be suspended due to time and space constraints for order processing. A notice will be posted online if it is necessary to suspend the service.
- The TOPS service is currently suspended because the University Store has reached the maximum capacity for pick-up orders.
Or select the home delivery option to have the books delivered to their off-campus residence via UPS Ground. When shopping for textbooks, students should have their class schedule to identify the correct tiles based on course and section numbers. Telephone orders and international orders will not be accepted.
- Use the CourseSmart link to search and download digital course materials.
- CourseSmart
Semester Opening Book Buyback
Need cash for fall semester books? Recycle your books for cash.
August 28 - 29 8:30am - 5:00pm
August 30 10:00am - 5:00pm
September 2 8:30am - 9:00pm
September 3 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: University Union, First Floor
Photo ID is required to protect you from book theft
Faculty: Textbook & Course Packet Order Forms
Textbook and Course Packet Order Deadlines for Academic Departments
- Fall 2008 April 7
- Mini-Mester 2009 September 21
- Spring 2009 October 5
- Summer 2009 February 16, 2009
- Copyright Resource Center - Course Packet Order Form
- Textbook Order Form
- Faculty Center Network —Useful tool for identifying publisher, title, ISBN information, etc..
- Faculty/Staff Work at Home Microsoft Software(MEEC)
Computer Products
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