Clark College Bookstore FAQ's

The bookstore is located at the north end of the campus in Gaiser Hall. The closest parking is in the Green Lot 1.

Four weeks before the quarter begins a new BOOKLIST is released by the bookstore. The "Booklist" can be located in the store, at the Text & Reference desk or on-line. Purchasing early is always a good way to avoid the long lines that occur during the first week of classes.

When you visit the Bookstore bring a copy of your schedule.  Books are organized by Department, Course Number and Item Number, information that is easily found on your schedule.
1) Locate a Booklist
2) Look up the Department (i.e. ENGL )
3) Match up the 3-digit Course Number (i.e. 101 )
4) Match up the 4-digit Item Number as listed on your schedule and the Booklist. It will be called an "Item Number" on your schedule and a "Section Number" on the Booklist.
After you have determined this section number you will be able to see all the required and optional books for your class.

If a class is not listed on the Booklist it may mean that no book is required, or that a decision is still pending. It is a good idea to check back before classes start to obtain any updated or changed information.

The Bookstore offers two services to help students conveniently obtain their books.

RESERVATIONS - You can reserve books from your computer.  Allow two business days for us to process your order before you call with inquirys or come in to pick up your reservation. We require a valid credit card ("Higher One" not accepted) to place your reservation. Your credit card will not be charged when you place your reservation but is held in the event you fail to pick up your reservation by the deadline, in which case a $10.00 fee may be charged. Because we do not charge your credit card at the time your reservation is placed, you must bring full payment with you when you pick up your reservations in the bookstore. Reservations must be picked up no later than the Friday before classes start.

ONLINE ORDERING - You can order your books online with a major credit card and have them shipped out of the store directly to your home.  It will take us 2-3 business days to process your order, for local in-town shipments it generally takes UPS 3-5 business days to deliver your package, if the order is being shipped out of town it will take longer depending on the distance.

BUYBACK is a service provided to allow students to get added value from textbooks they do not wish to keep. BUYBACK takes place during finals week of each quarter at the Bookstore. However, only books that are being used again, have all the applicable pieces, are in useable condition, and that the Bookstore has an additional need for will be bought back. (If your books are being bought back you can expect to receive up to 50% of the current new condition retail price in CASH!)  Check the current buyback schedule.

Typically textbooks may be returned within three business days of the date of purchase with a RECEIPT. The only exception to the three day policy is at the start of a new quarter. Books bought on or after the release date of the booklist may be returned up to the end of the second week of the new quarter. A RECEIPT must accompany all returns and books must be in original condition.

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