BC3 Bookstore

Your one-stop shop for textbooks, supplies, and more. 

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Hours

Main Campus
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Need textbooks fast? You can shop in person at the bookstore located on the second level of the Student Success Center on BC3 Main Campus.

Online Bookstore

Buying Textbooks

You can purchase textbooks in-store or online beginning on the dates listed below. 

Term Registered Purchase Start Date
Winter Session 2025-26 Dec. 1
Spring Semester 2026 Jan. 6
Summer Session 2026 May 4

 

Book Allowance Program

Using financial aid for the Spring 2026 semester? If you’re eligible, you can use your Book Allowance between Jan.6 and Feb. 6 to cover textbook costs. The amount you spend will be deducted from your fall refund starting the week of Feb 23.

Book Allowance is not offered for winter session or summer session. 

More On Book Allowance

Sell Your Books Back: Fall 2025

Buyback Dates: Dec. 8-15

Return your textbooks and get cash back! Buyback is available at multiple BC3 locations: 

BC3 Location Dates(s) Time
Main Campus Dec. 8-15 8:30 AM-4 PM
BC3 @ Cranberry Dec. 10 11 AM-1 PM
BC3 @ Lawrence Dec. 11 10 AM-12 PM
BC3 @ Armstrong Dec. 12 9 AM-10:30 AM
BC3 @ Brockway Dec. 12 1 PM-3 PM

Textbook Rental Returns

If you rented textbooks for the Fall 2025 semester, they’re due back by 3 PM on Dec. 15, 2025. You can return them during buyback week at any buyback location.

We’ll also send you a reminder to the email you used when renting.

Quick Tips

  • Plan ahead! Buy textbooks early for the best selection. 
  • Keep your receipts for buyback and rental returns. 
  • Check your myBC3 email for updates about financial aid and book allowance. 

 

BC3 Bookstore Staff

We are here to support you! Need assistance? Visit the BC3 Bookstore online or contact us. 

Rich Benko
Bookstore Manager
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Nicole Potter
Customer Service Specialist 
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