Tri-C Bookstore
Fall Hours of Operation Collegewide
East, Metro, and West Campuses:
Aug. 4 - 18
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Aug. 19 - Sept. 10
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Sept. 11 - Dec. 7
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Dec. 7 - 23
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Westshore Campus:
Aug. 4 - 18
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | Closed
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Aug. 19 - Sept. 10
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday | Closed
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Sept. 11 - Dec. 7
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | Closed
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
Dec. 7 - 23
Monday - Thursday | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday | Closed
Saturday - Sunday | Closed
New Student Orientations:
Metro: Aug. 11 | 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
East: Aug. 12 | 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Westshore: Aug. 13 | 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
West: Aug. 14 | 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bookstore will be closed on the following days:
Sept. 1
Oct. 17
Nov. 11
Nov. 27 - 30
Fall 2025 Textbook Information
Book Line of Credit and Authorized Aid:
| Aug. 15, 2025 | Daily Automated Book Line of Credit (BK Credit Line) Open- Full-Term, Sessions A, B, |
| Aug. 18, 2025 | Authorized Financial Aid Charges (Stomp Cash) Open - Full-term, Sessions A, B, M, O |
| Sept. 11, 2025 | Last Day to Use Book Line of Credit (BK Credit Line) - Full-term, Sessions A, O, M |
| Oct. 3, 2025 | Daily Automated Book Line of Credit (BK Credit Line) Open - Session B |
| Nov. 14, 2025 | Last Day to Use Book Line of Credit (BK Credit Line) - Session B |
Online Textbook Orders:
- Books can be shipped via UPS or picked up at a campus.
- Please allow at least two business days for all orders to be filled.
Tri-C Books Opt Out Information:
| FT/Session A | Session O | Session M | Session B |
| Sept. 12, 2025 | Sept. 27, 2025 | Oct. 11, 2025 | Nov. 8, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my books?
Purchase your textbooks at a campus bookstore, through the bookstore website or via the mobile app.
Step by step guide for purchasing course materials.
Do I have to pay shipping costs if I order my textbooks online?
Yes, the cost will be provided to you at checkout.
Does the bookstore sell personal protective equipment?
Yes. Disposable face masks, face shields and disposable gloves available for purchase.
I am a College Credit Plus student. How do I purchase books and course materials?
College Credit Plus students must follow these steps to purchase textbooks and other materials.
I am a veteran or have a third-party sponsor. How do I purchase books and course materials?
Follow the appropriate steps for veteran students and those with third-party sponsors to purchase textbooks and other materials.
I am a summer intern student. How do I purchase books and course materials?
Follow the appropriate steps for summer intern students to purchase textbooks and other materials.
Can I use financial aid for bookstore purchases for the spring semester?
Yes. Be sure to bring your Stomp Card in order to make purchases in the stores using your financial aid.