The University Store is Towson University's ultimate destination for textbooks and course materials. Our expert staff has direct access to the most current and accurate textbook information from faculty, enabling us to offer precise and timely textbook selections.
The University Store also has an array of retail merchandise to satisfy the needs and wants of the campus community. Our selection ranges from software and course supplies to gifts, cards, snacks, beverages and of course, Towson apparel. Our online store offers a sampling of Towson University insignia clothing and gifts.
All of the University Store's revenue supports Towson University programs and activities. It is owned and operated by Towson University.
No Store Supports Towson University More!
Holiday Hours
The University Store will be closed Friday, July 3 for the Independence Day Holiday.
Summer 2009 Textbooks
Student Textbook Online Ordering
Using the Textbook Order Pick-Up Service (TOPS) program, students can order new or used textbooks online and then choose to pick-up the packaged books at the University Store.
Select the home delivery option to have the books delivered to their off-campus residence via UPS Ground. When shopping for textbooks, students should have their class schedule to identify the correct tiles based on course and section numbers. Telephone orders and international orders will not be accepted. Use the CourseSmart link to search and download digital course materials.
Your Textbook Buying Decision Makes a Difference! Every dollar spent in the Towson University Store supports TU and our students.
University Store Apparel/Gift Online Catalog
Online SALE -- 25% Off Selected Hooded Sweatshirts
Consider purchasing a gift certificate, which can be redeemed in the University Store for any merchandise, including textbooks.
Please call the University Store for details as gift certificates are unavailable online.
Fall 2009 Textbooks
Fall 2009 textbook information that has been processed to date is now available for searching. This information will be promptly updated as necessary. Additional textbook information will be posted as faculty textbook selections are processed by the University Store textbook staff.
Friendly Warning about When to Buy Fall Textbooks:
The University Store strongly cautions against actually purchasing fall textbooks too far in advance of the fall semester as this textbook information including prices is subject to changes throughout the summer that result from book availability problems, course cancellations/changes and faculty reassignments.
Since the University Store has very little control over the causes for changes in the textbook information, it is not liable for losses that may be experienced by customers who buy books from ther store or other vendor sources. The University Store advises customers to know a store's or vendor's textbook refund policy before buying books based on the textbook information listed on this site. The University Store's textbook refund policy for the Fall 2009 semester is posted on the refund policy page of this site.
When to Buy Fall Textbooks:
The University Store recommends buying books no sooner than one month prior to the first day of classes.
Fall 2009 textbooks will be available for purchase in the University Store beginning August 24.
Fall 2009 textbooks will be available for online ordering in early August. The exact date is to be determined.
Faculty: Textbook & Course Packet Order Forms
Textbook and Course Packet Order Deadlines for Academic Departments
- Summer 2009 February 16, 2009
- Fall 2009 April 6, 2009
- Copyright Resource Center - Course Packet Order Form
- Textbook Order Form
- Faculty Center Network —Useful tool for identifying publisher, title, ISBN information, etc..
Computer Products
- Microsoft/Towson University Student Software Program
- Faculty/Staff Work at Home Microsoft Software(MEEC)
- Academically Priced Software (Adobe CS4 Product)
- Close-Out/Discontinued Product Listing
- Dell/Towson Education Purchase Program
- Computer Buying Guide
Graduation
Congratulations to the Spring 2009 Graduating Class!
Students who plan to participate in the Winter 2010 Commencement should make sure that they have submitted their application for graduation to the Graduation Office as soon as possible.
The Fall 2009 Grad Fair will take place in early October (exact dates and times will be posted in September.)
