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Online Bookstore

Westminster University has partnered with one of the nation’s largest college bookstore operators, Barnes & Noble College (BNC), for our school’s official online bookstore, beginning with the Spring 2025 semester. They currently serve the needs of over 6 million students nationwide. BNC Virtual was developed to help institutions like Westminster improve textbook services with a school-branded, course-driven website.

What Students Need to Know

Be prepared for Spring Semester by purchasing books during or right after Winter Break.

  1. Open the official online bookstore.
  2. Select courses from your schedule.
  3. View your course materials and select your preferred format.
    • It should be clear which courses do not require materials or books.
    • Save up to 70% when you select titles marked “Guaranteed Buyback.”
    • You’ll be automatically notified of any course material changes via email and the bookstore website.
  4. Look for savings alerts in your cart.
  5. Select your preferred payment option.
    • Accepted payment methods are PayPal, debit/credit card, and voucher, if you have one.
  6. Select your shipping method.
    • Most orders ship the next business day.
    • Express shipping options are available for an additional cost.
    • The online bookstore has a 99.9% rate of accurate delivery dates.
    • Access codes, eBooks, and other electronic files are accessible after purchase.
    • Receive free standard shipping year-round on purchases totaling $99 or more.
    • Ship to the campus mailroom, post office, or an off-campus address.
    • You’ll receive email notifications with tracking information once your order is processed and shipped.
  7. Decide if you want to take advantage of tech discounts through Think EDU at checkout.
  • New books: Find new books at competitive prices.
  • Used books: Save up to 25%.
  • Rentals: Save up to 60% immediately. Receive free shipping when you mail your book back.
  • eBooks: Receive your book faster and save up to 80%.
  • Guaranteed buyback: Know how much you’ll receive for a buyback when you order new or used copies of select titles and again when you return to sell books at the end of the semester. Receive free shipping when you mail your books back.
  • Marketplace: Books are available in a range of conditions from vetted sellers and are sold at up to 95% off list price.
  • Course Reserves: Visit the Giovale Library to check out course materials temporarily.
  • Price Match: Compare BNC prices for new, used, and used rental books against Amazon and local retailers. If you find a cheaper version of the exact same textbook, edition, format, and rental term, BNC will price match by reimbursing you the difference.

Email customerservice@bncservices.com, call 800.325.3252, or visit Westminster’s Help Center to read the return policy or ask customer service questions.

 

What Faculty Need to Know

You'll make your course selections for Spring 2025 in the new Barnes & Noble Online Bookstore Adoptions Insight Portal (AIP).

Learning How to Use the AIP

Instructions for Logging In

Adoptions are section-specific, but you can auto-apply the same adoptions to all sections.

For a team-taught course, both instructors will see the course in the AIP and be able to add materials to it. You will be able to see what the other instructor entered in addition to your own entries.

Watch the Training Recording

Courses without Materials

The AIP will automatically notify you via email if your courses are missing adopted materials. Even if your course won’t require course materials, it’s important to indicate that in the portal so students know they aren't missing anything and will be ready for Spring Semester. The AIP will automatically notify students of any changes.

Last-Minute Changes

You can update your textbook adoptions in real time and students will be automatically notified of any changes. However, course materials should be entered as soon as possible to ensure students are ready for Spring Semester.

Ongoing Support

  • For technical support, faculty can watch the training recording or contact BNC support at customerservice@bncservices.com or 800.325.3252.
  • Use the Notes section in the AIP to communicate with BNC support when an issue is directly related to a course.
  • Contact bookstore@westminsteru.edu for assistance with unresolved inquiries or if BNC can't get a necessary item or course material.
  • Each school has a designated staff member to support faculty with the AIP. Contact your school's front office staff member for assistance:

  • Course Packets: To create a course packet, you’ll need your SKU numbers and URLs ready. BNC will search for any copyright issues before creating your packet.
  • Open Educational Resources
  • Books: New and used books and eBooks are available to students.
  • Course Reserves: Request that materials be available through Course Reserves at the Giovale Library.
  • Supplies: You can designate required supplies in your course selections in the AIP. Contact bookstore@westminsteru.edu for assistance with if BNC can't stock a necessary item.

Westminster Merchandise

Westminster University’s official merchandise store is now under university management. The new store will open in the existing bookstore space in Shaw Student Center at the beginning of Spring Semester and a new website to order online will launch soon after.

The spirit shop carries a wide selection of Westminster apparel and Griffin fan gear, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats. Gifts, collectibles, drinkware, diploma frames, and more are also available. You can also purchase Westminster merchandise from the Athletics online store.

You can purchase supplies you need for courses, including pens, pencils, calculators, and notebooks from the spirit shop in Shaw Student Center or online through the BNC online bookstore.

Purchase laptops and other tech in the BNC Online Bookstore. You'll also be able to purchase discounted tech through Think EDU during your course material check-out process.

Student Employment

Join our campus team as a spirit shop employee! You’ll play an essential role in maintaining an organized, friendly, and efficient store environment. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to details, and a commitment to creating a positive shopping experience.

Check out Student positions

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