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We are the University Book Store
We proudly support the students and faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the greater Madison community. With over 130 years of local tradition, we are your trusted source for course materials, school supplies, Badger gear, and everything you need for campus life. Every purchase you make with us helps reinvest in the UW-Madison community, supporting students just like you.
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Tech Center
- Apple® educational pricing
- Buy the right laptop for your major - we can help!
- Tech essentials: routers & computer accessories, phone & laptop chargers, converter cables, & much more
- Apple® & Dell® products
- Wiscard accepted
Textbooks & Course Materials
- Textbook options to fit your need: new, used, rentals, & digital eBooks
- Purchase in store or buy online for store pickup or delivery
- You won't get the wrong version - we get course information directly from your professors
- Free dorm delivery
- 5% discount when you pay with Wiscard
Gameday Clothing & Gifts
- Champion
- Game Bibs™
- Hype and Vice™
- Under Armour™
- ZooZatz™
- Men's & women's t-shirts
- Men's & women's sweatshirts
- Gameday Accessories
- 5% discount when you pay with Wiscard
School Supplies
- Backpacks
- Paper, binders, planners, calendars, & more.
- Writing utensils: pens & pencils, highlighters
- Tech essentials: flash drive, chargers, converter cables (HDMI, USB-C, etc)
- Other essentials: ruler/straight edge, tape, glue, paperclips, stapler & staples, scissors, bulletin boards, & more.
- 5% discount when you pay with Wiscard
Incoming Student FAQ
University Book Store receives information regarding textbook
requirements from your professors as early as months before the semester
starts through the first weeks of classes. We make every effort to get
your books on the shelf as soon as we learn of the requirements. If you
don't find a book, you can keep checking back or you can go to the
information counter in the course materials department to inquire on the
status of your book.
Textbooks are located on the lower level of University Book Store at 711
State Street. Class books are arranged first by department, next by
class within each department. You should bring a list of your classes
with you when you shop for your books each semester. This list should
contain the names of your professors along with lecture and section
numbers. This will help you make sure you're buying the right books for
the right classes. It's not uncommon to have three professors teaching a
particular class using three completely different sets of books.
Yes, at
text.uwbookstore.com. You
will need the same information as that listed in the previous answer
when ordering textbooks online. You may have your books delivered to
your home or dorm, or you may pick them up on the lower level of
University Book Store, 711 State Street, during regular
Book Store hours.
You must present a valid picture I.D. at time of pickup.
Don't worry! We can get additional copies. Order the book through our
website and you'll be notified when it's available. The book will
initially appear as backordered on your order but will be fulfilled as
soon as we receive additional stock.
Yes. You may find information about buyback at
text.uwbookstore.com/Buyback.
Buyback prices are dynamic and can change daily based on need. We buy
books for store use and on behalf of our wholesale partners.
Yes! We rent many required and recommended books. If available, you will
see a rental option listed below the purchasing options for the title.
The rental due date and rental agreement can be found under the book
notes on the same page. The due date is always the last day of finals
for the semester and you'll receive several emails toward the end of the
term reminding you of this. Return your rented book to the Course
Materials Dept (lower level).
Some instructors provide books lists to other local shops. We may very
well have used copies of the books you need. Bring us a copy of your
syllabus after you have gone to your first class and we will do all we
can to find used copies of the books you need.
The University Book Store accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, Discover and Wiscard, the University of
Wisconsin-Madison's debit card.
You can put money into your Wiscard Campus Cash account at the Memorial
Union Cashier's Office or
online.
The average student spends $350-$450 per semester at the University Book
Store.
The return policy for the non-textbook merchandise is 30 days with a
receipt for a full refund.
Collegiate clothing
and gifts,
school supplies,
computers and tech gear,
art supplies, even
coffee too!
Yes, art and supply kits are found in the lower level of the University
Book Store. General supplies are on the first floor.