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Textbooks (Rental, Retail, & Digital) UCM Apparel & Gifts School Supplies Art Materials Gift Cards

University Store. Textbooks (Rental, Retail, & Digital) UCM Apparel & Gifts School Supplies Art Materials Gift Cards Macintosh & Windows-based computers, Apple & Android tablets, peripherals, supplies, & software Splitters, USB, & Ethernet cables Authorized Service Center. Union Station.

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Textbooks (Rental, Retail, & Digital) UCM Apparel & Gifts School Supplies Art Materials Gift Cards

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  1. University Store • Textbooks (Rental, Retail, & Digital) • UCM Apparel & Gifts • School Supplies • Art Materials • Gift Cards • Macintosh & Windows-based computers, Apple & Android tablets, peripherals, supplies, & software • Splitters, USB, & Ethernet cables • Authorized Service Center Union Station

  2. FOR RENT UCM students saved $3.5 MILLION in 2014 from University Store’s textbook rental program!!

  3. Textbooks • Retail • Average Retail Price Per Book, NOT in the rental program: $109.76 • Benefit: You get to keep the book for your personal library. • Rental • Average Retail Price of a Rental Book: $176.35 • Rental Fee Per Book (Fall 2014): $45.00 • Benefit: Save 28-67% off retail price. • 52% of primary books ARE available as rental Avg. Cost/Semester: $435

  4. Textbook Options • When available University Store will provide two format options • Print: • resale value, no expiration, more costly then electronic formats, refundable • Electronic-eBook: • no resale value, expiration dates, up to 35% less then print, non refundable, • No need to acquire both, only one format needed (unless specifically required by professor)

  5. Pros vs. Cons What is an eBook? An eBook is an electronic format of a tangible book. Typically an eBook offers a larger range of interactivity than its tangible counterpart. Interactivity includes: highlighting, note taking, note sharing, content search mobility and more. eBook Pros: Average 35% less than the cost of new textbooks, mobile, convenience via portability eBook Cons: No resale value, expiration dates, non-refundable (if activated))

  6. The Difference Retail Textbook Rental Textbook

  7. Rental Responsibility All rental textbooks have a yellow “Renter Responsibility” sticker on the outside cover.

  8. What will I need to purchase textbooks? • Student ID • Pick up at the ID Card Office, Elliott Union 209 • Class Schedule • Payment • Cash or Check • Credit or Debit Cards • University Debit Account • Financial Aid

  9. Login in to MyCentral Select Student Services & Select “Select Term” Select “Order Textbooks”

  10. *Use Financial Aid

  11. Vending Machines • Three locations • Lovinger-1st floor • Library-Computer Commons • Ward Edwards-2nd floor • Last minute essentials • Test forms • Pens & pencils • Calculators • AND MORE!

  12. Do U Txt?! University Store Does! 2 Ways to Sign Up Text “BOOK” to 74574 or Online at www.ucmbookstore.com, and select the logo • You will receive text messages about… • Important Textbook Dates/Reminders • Special Events/Promotions/Store Closings & etc.

  13. Follow us! www.facebook.com/UniversityStoreUCM @UniversityStore www.pinterest.com/universitystore

  14. Union Station’sTech Products • Ethernet Cables • 7’ ($5.95) • 25’ ($14.95) • 50’ ($19.95) • Splitters ($9.95) • Microsoft Office • Offered for both Mac & PC systems • Office 365 $99.95 for a 4yr. subscription single user • And MUCH more! *prices are subject to change.

  15. Local Financial Institutions

  16. Distribution TimelineFall 2014 • Online Textbook Reservations: • July 14 – August 8 • Textbook Distribution Begins: • August 14 • Residence Halls Open: • August 17 • Last Day for Full Textbook Refund: • September 5 • Last Day to Apply Rental Fee Towards Purchase: • October 3 • Textbook Buyback and Rental Return: • December 8-12

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