Tool Information

Saving students money on tools is important to us!

The purchase of tools is an investment in your career that will remain with you beyond graduation. NDSCS diligently works through a contract bidding process with leading vendors to ensure we can offer students the best price for the highest quality tools chosen by your instructors. While the tools chosen are not the least expensive available, they are what the students need to complete their education.

Additionally, purchasing your tools from the Bookstore offers you the convenience of knowing you will have the best tools waiting for you when school starts.  Skip the hassle, let us do the work for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO DETERMINES WHAT TOOLS ARE NEEDED FOR MY PROGRAM?
Your instructors choose specific tools to be used by evaluating the distinct brands available, industry trends, student feedback, and experience. Great thought is put into selecting the right tools to provide for ease of learning, longevity, and the students’ safety. Quality tools are essential for completing your education and will remain with you into your career.

WHERE DO I GET MY TOOL LIST?
The required tools lists are available in the Bookstore and online at NDSCSbookstore.com. The tool lists are published in early April for the following school year in collaboration with your instructors.

WHAT TOOLS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE BOOKSTORE?
Students may purchase program required and optional tools through the Bookstore and receive the North Dakota State College of Science negotiated educational price.

HOW DO I REQUEST MY TOOLS IF PLANNING TO PURCHASE FROM THE NDSCS BOOKSTORE?
Stop in the Bookstore during new student registration and fill out the “Tool Request Form.”  If you are not attending a new student registration or forget to submit the form, please call the Tool Department at 701-671-2349 or email NDSCS.Bookstore@ndscs.edu.

CAN I ORDER A LARGER TOOLBOX THAN LISTED ON THE TOOL LIST?
SnapOn offers three upgraded toolbox options, these are an optional upgrade over the required tools. These cannot be charged to your NDSCS Student Account against your Financial Aid; it will be an out-of-pocket expense.

WHAT IF I’M UNDECIDED ABOUT REQUESTING TOOLS FROM THE NDSCS BOOKSTORE?
Submit your tool request form to the NDSCS Bookstore at your registration and indicate that you are undecided. We ask that you please notify us once you’ve made your decision, or we will contact your prior to finalizing our orders in June.  If you decide in July or August to purchase your tools from NDSCS, we will diligently collaborate with our vendors to have your tools here at tool handout or with minimal delay.

WHAT IF MY REGISTRATION IS NOT UNTIL JULY OR AUGUST?
NDSCS makes every effort to provide tools to every student on tool handout in August. To help us in this effort you may wish to contact the Bookstore Tool Department prior to your scheduled July or August registration to request your tools. Our vendors need time to prepare and ship tools, so requesting your tools earlier will help ensure their arrival for tool handout.

CAN I PLACE SPECIAL ORDERS AND ORDER 2ND YEAR TOOLS?
Enrolled students may purchase additional and 2nd year tools through the Bookstore and receive educational pricing.  Contact the Bookstore for more information.

CAN I RETURN TOOLS?
The sales of student tools is considered All Sales Final.  Under certain circumstances, exceptions may be approved if specific criteria are met. See the Tool Department for further details.

WHAT ARE MY PURCHASE OPTIONS FROM THE BOOKSTORE?
The Bookstore accepts Cash, Check, Credit Card and Student Financial Aid.

WHEN IS PAYMENT REQUIRED?

  • NDSCS Bookstore DOES NOT automatically charge tools to your Student Account.
  • You may charge your tools after August 1st by stopping in the Bookstore to complete the payment process.
  • If a toolbox upgrade is chosen, payment is required prior to the toolbox being ordered. (Out-of-pocket expense)
  • Tools must be paid or charged at the Bookstore upon start of the semester prior to department tool disbursement.
  • Tools are distributed based on completion of payment at the Bookstore.  If you are not able to complete payment prior to tool handout please see the Bookstore Tool Department to arrange a delayed pickup of your tools.
  • Your tools WILL NOT be held on campus without payment or prior arrangements.

CONTACT US

TOOL DEPARTMENT

Hektner Student Center - Bookstore
Phone: 701.671.2349
Email: NDSCS.Bookstore@ndscs.edu

BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICE
Haverty Hall
Phone: 701.671.2216
Email: NDSCS.BusinessAffairsOffice@ndscs.edu

FINANCIAL AID
Haverty Hall Phone: 701.671.2207
Email: NDSCS.Fin.Aid@ndscs.edu

IMPORTANT PURCHASE DISCLAIMER FOR:
Auto Body, Auto Tech, Case IH, Caterpillar, Diesel, John Deere, HVAC/R, Komatsu, Powersports, Precision Agriculture, Precision Machining
You will be required to complete a Tool Agreement regardless of payment method through Campus Connection after you have completed your class registration.