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Dowdy Student Stores


ECU Dowdy Student Stores

 





Textbook Department
Let us help you with all your textbook needs


Online textbook ordering is available by clicking here.

Textbook Ordering

ECU Dowdy Student Stores offers students several convenient ways to purchase their textbooks.


1) Walk In Purchasing:
Students can come to the Dowdy Student Stores located in the Wright Building on East Carolina University's main campus to purchase their textbooks directly.  [A discount coupon is available for in-store shoppers.]

We accept cash, check, credit card, and Bookstore Accounts (financial aid or other funds tied to your ECU 1 Card) for in-store purchases. 

2) Online Textbook Ordering (purchase or rental):  www.studentstores.ecu.edu/shop
      Note: orders are not accepted for dorm room delivery -- in-store pickup available.

Distance Education Students
Distance Education Students can select their desired textbooks, pay online, and have their books delivered, by ordering through Dowdy Student Stores online store, www.studentstores.ecu.edu/shop.

For all orders, please allow at least 3 full business days for order processing.

3) Online Pre-Orders:
Online ordering for FALL with the option to pick your books up at the store when you arrive back on campus is available during the summer. (Dates TBA)

Orders are handled online, and offers students a convenient way to buy textbooks.

Simply login with your PirateID and password, enter your Banner ID, select your courses and your textbook list will be displayed.  Select your textbook preferences as you normally would shop online, following the steps shown online.



Download our Textbook Options brochure for information about all of the above, and answers to frequently asked questions:

Textbook Options Brochure 2012


Remember to return your rental books!
Click to rent books
Click for our Current Flier

North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday Shopping - Online Orders

The state of North Carolina will be offering a Sales Tax Free Weekend on specific items typically during the first weekend in August. See the NC Department of Revenue web site for detailed program information and specific exempt items. 

Important Shipping Information:
Orders are not accepted for dorm room delivery or shipment to P.O. Box addresses. Due to the large volume of online orders received for Tax-Free Weekend, it is recommended that students coming to campus in August request their orders for campus pickup.

Textbook orders not relating to Tax Free Weekend will be processed within 3 business days. Textbooks will be available for shipment or pickup once they are in stock and available for order processing.


During TAX-FREE WEEKEND:  When purchasing merchandise in-store, for same-day pick-up, the tax exemption applies to in-stock items only.


If you have any questions concerning tax-free holiday shopping, please contact, ECU Dowdy Student Stores at 252.328.6731 or 1.877.499.8398.


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