• 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
University Store
Union Station
UCM students saved $3.5 MILLION in 2014
from University Store’s textbook rental program!!
FOR RENT
• 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
• 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)
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))
Retail TextbookRental Textbook
All rental textbooks have a
yellow “Renter
Responsibility” sticker on
the outside cover.
• 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
Login in to MyCentral
Select Student Services &Select “Select Term”
Select “Order Textbooks”
*Use Financial Aid
• Three locations– Lovinger-1st floor– Library-Computer Commons– Ward Edwards-2nd floor
• Last minute essentials– Test forms– Pens & pencils– Calculators– AND MORE!
University Store Does!
You will receive text messages about…• Important Textbook Dates/Reminders• Special Events/Promotions/Store Closings & etc.
2 Ways to Sign UpText “BOOK” to 74574
orOnline at www.ucmbookstore.com,
and select the logo
• 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.
• 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