Textbooks FAQ

Purchasing Course Materials

The NDSCS Bookstore offers convenient options for obtaining your required course materials. Whether you prefer to visit the campus bookstore or shop online, the NDSCS Bookstore staff provides a friendly shopping experience for NDSCS students and guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring with me when purchasing course materials at the NDSCS Bookstore?

Please bring your NDSCS Student ID Card, a printed copy of your course schedule, or access to your NDSCS Student Account online.

Can I order my course materials online and have them shipped to my home?

Absolutely! Shop from the convenience of your home or office and have your course materials shipped to you. Create an account, add your textbooks to the shopping cart, and choose your preferred shipping method.

If I order my course materials online, when can I expect to receive them?

Online orders received after 9 a.m. are typically processed the next business day. Processing times may vary depending on inventory availability and peak periods during the semester.

The NDSCS Bookstore is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and College Holiday Breaks. Orders received during weekends are processed on the next regular business day. Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to the email address associated with your order.

Orders shipping outside the continental United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) are subject to additional shipping charges. Shipping charges are not eligible for refund.

Can I order my course materials online and pick them up at the Wahpeton Campus?

Yes. The NDSCS Bookstore offers free in-store pickup at the Wahpeton Campus. Allow one business day for processing. You will receive an email notification and may pick up your order through the package lockers located down the bookstore hallway.

Can I order my course materials online and have them delivered free to Fargo locations?

Yes. Allow two to three business days for processing. Orders may be picked up at the reception areas at 19th Avenue or the CIC. You may call NDSCS Fargo at 701-231-6910 to confirm your order is ready for pickup.

How do I find out which textbooks I need and how much they cost?

Textbooks are required for most NDSCS courses. Course material requirements, including pricing, are available on this site. Select the term, department, course number, and section for the courses in which you are enrolled.

You may also link to the Bookstore website through your NDSCS CampusConnection account. After logging in, click My Textbooks under the Student tab. Your personalized course material list will automatically populate based on your enrolled courses.

How can I pay for my textbooks at the NDSCS Bookstore?

The NDSCS Bookstore accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and NDSCS Gift Cards.

Can I charge my course materials to my student account?

Financial Aid: Students who have completed the FAFSA and qualify may charge course materials and supplies. Students must have a remaining credit on their student account after tuition, course fees, residential life, and meal plan fees have been applied.

• Financial aid covers required and optional textbooks and course supplies such as pens, pencils, paper, calculators, and backpacks. Clothing and gift merchandise cannot be charged to financial aid.
• Shipping charges may be applied to financial aid.
• Select Campus Charge Account during checkout.
• Rental textbooks require a credit card on file. The card is only charged if the rental is not returned at the end of the semester.

Third Party: Students may charge textbooks and supplies to a third-party payee (such as an employer or government agency). Prior written authorization must be on file in the Business Affairs Office before charging.

What should I do if a book is unavailable through the NDSCS Bookstore?

Occasionally books may be temporarily unavailable due to vendor delays or high demand. If a required textbook is out of stock, we encourage you to pre-pay to reserve a copy when it becomes available. Class attendance is still required even if you have not yet received your textbook.

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