1. The ONLY bookstore owned and operated by East Carolina University
Dowdy Student Stores
The ONLY bookstore owned and
operated by East Carolina University

2. We’re your headquarters for:
New, used, and rental textbooks and course materials • technology hardware & software • school & art supplies • Pirate apparel & merchandise • Graduation regalia and related products

3. Where we’re located
Wright Building – the heart of East Carolina’s main campus!
Our main entrance doors are located on the south side of Wright
Building.
We also have a Health Sciences Bookstore on the first floor of the Brody Building that serves the Brody School of Medicine and Health Sciences Campus.

4. Your source for textbooks!
Large selection of NEW, USED & RENTAL textbooks
We also have other course materials:
study guides, lab manuals and course packs

5. Textbook Rentals
Many titles now available, both in the store and online (title availability and pricing varies both in store and online).
Very popular way for students to acquire their books and course materials that’s not as expensive as buying them.
Approximately 50% cheaper than new book prices.
Up front cost savings.
Highlighting and marking in our rental books are permitted, just don’t overdo it.
Just return your rentals before the deadline date to avoid replacement cost fees.

6. Tips/Suggestions When Renting Books From Dowdy
Not all rental books will have a rental sticker or mark on book showing it’s a rental.
TIP: Make mark on inside front cover that: 1) it’s a
rental; 2) where you rented it from (Dowdy,
Chegg, etc.); and 3) rental due date.
Do not sell back the rental book.
TIP: Check your receipt or with our store first to see
if it’s a rental and before you sell it back. Dowdy also posts courtesy signs in our store and sends out reminders about rental return
deadline dates.

7. Tips/Suggestions When Renting Books From Dowdy
TIP: When setting up your rental account, use an
address that is correct and will be checked
regularly since courtesy rental due date reminders, etc. may be sent via .
PARENT TIP: If you ordered the books for your child/student, please be sure to fully communicate with the student that it’s a rental book, where it was rented from, and due date to return it by. This is so the student will not sell it back. When it’s sold back, it’s too late to get it back and all book buyback transactions are final.

8. Purchase your textbooks in the store or order online for your convenience! Either way, you can select new, used or rental books, and you can pick up in our store or have shipped to non-store address!

9. How to order online
Go to the Dowdy website at and select “Textbooks” under “Online Shopping”
Select “Order Online” to buy books directly from Dowdy Student Stores; or select “Compare” to visit our price comparison site to purchase or rent (including e-books).
If ordering directly from Dowdy Student Stores, find your courses based on your class schedule, select which books you want to purchase for those courses, add to your shopping cart, and then “LOG IN” and enter your ECU Pirate ID and passphrase.
Complete check-out process until the order is placed.

10. Dowdy Student Stores offers a generous book refund service each semester when specific requirements are met:
FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS:
Full refunds or exchanges on textbooks purchased or rented in store within first 10 days that classes begin; 30 days after first day classes begin for dropped courses.
No refunds or exchanges allowed toward the end of that semester.
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Full refunds or exchanges on textbooks purchased or rented in store within first 5 days that classes begin; 10 days after first day classes begin for dropped courses.
OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION:
Original purchase/rental receipt is required for any refund or exchange.
The condition of the book must be the same as when purchased, such as access codes unopened, lab manuals have no writing in them nor pages torn out, etc.
See our website link at for our full textbook refund information.

11. DELIVERY OPTIONS ONLINE ORDERS
STORE PICKUP: The store processes your order and places it in a white box for you to pick up at your convenience. Allow up to three business days for order processing. During move-in weekend and first week classes begin, pickup is usually behind our store on Beckwith Drive.
UPS OR FEDEX GROUND: The store processes your order and ships it out via UPS or FedEx GROUND. A delivery fee may be charged if not ordered during free shipping period. Allow up to three business days for order processing. Order from August 1-10 for FREE SHIPPING!

12. Digital Textbooks (aka E-books)
E-books can save up to 50% and are available through Dowdy Student Stores’ website (Compare site).
Most e-books come in two formats: online and downloadable. The key difference in the two is how you access the content. The online version can be accessed from any computer. The downloadable version is only accessible on one computer.

13. Book Buyback (Non-rental Books)
Throughout the year, sell your non-rental textbooks back to us! This gives you extra cash and provides our store a larger used and rental textbook selection for the next semester. Most students sell their non-rental books back at the end of the semester.

14. Why purchase a computer from us?
Apple Authorized Campus Store
Other brands offered such as Lenovo and Dell
Educational discount pricing
Free on-campus support
On-campus warranty repairs
Technology Trade-in Program (computers, tablets, cell phones, etc)
Assurance that your computer meets the recommendations of
ECU academic departments

15. Apparel & Gifts We are the official headquarters for EVERYTHING ECU:
hats, shirts, sweats, gifts, decals, and more!

16. School Supplies
We carry everything you need for class – notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, calculators - even book bags. And we open at 7:30 am so you can come in before that 8:00 am test for a last minute bubble sheet!

17. Art Supplies
We offer a huge selection of art materials for presentations and projects at a quick and convenient campus location! We work with faculty to stock all necessary tools and supplies for the Schools of Art and Industry and Technology and also courses requiring special materials for lab and engineering supplies (lab coats, goggles, etc.)

18. toiletries • medicine • snacks • dorm décor • poster board
You want it – we’ve got it!
toiletries • medicine • snacks •
dorm décor • poster board

19. Payment Methods We accept these forms of payment:
1. Visa or MasterCard
2. Cash or check (in-store use only)
3. Dowdy Student Stores Gift Card (in-store use only)
4. Bookstore Account (in-store use only)
Bounty Bucks (spending account used at Dowdy Student
Stores, 1 Card Office, Dining locations, Library, etc.

20. Bookstore Account
Accessed by swiping your 1 Card at the Student Store cash register
For in-store purchases only
Funds placed on Bookstore Account from deferred financial aid or scholarship funds may be returned approximately 30 days after that term begins.
To set up a Bookstore Account: If using financial aid or scholarship money, contact the ECU Cashier’s Office. If using personal funds, contact the Student Stores Accounting Office.

21. Sustainability Practices
Sell recycled office and school supplies such as notebooks, paper, blue books, etc.
Textbook rental and buyback programs for printed books.
Digital and e-book availability for select non-printed books.
Collection area for used batteries (alkaline, lithium, etc.)
Active in university’s recycling program (recycling paper, cardboard, plastic & glass, etc.)

22. DOWDY STUDENT STORES SPECIAL EVENTS
BED BATH & BEYOND TENT SALE (AUGUST DURING MOVE-IN TIMEFRAME)
HOME FOOTBALL GAMEDAY SALES & PROMOTIONS (THURS-SAT OF EACH HOME FOOTBALL GAME)
GRADUATION EXPOS (HELD DURING FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS)
SIDEWALK SALES (HELD DURING FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS OUTSIDE IN WRIGHT PLAZA)
OTHER IN-STORE SALES PROMOTIONS (HOLIDAY SALES, GRADUATION SALES, CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALES, ETC)

24. Come by our Customer Service counter located at the
Orientation Gifts
Come by our Customer Service counter located at the
front of the Student Store (Wright Bldg) during Orientation and get a free t-shirt (students) or calendar (parents)!
We are also giving away FREE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS for fall semester to one lucky orientation student! Be sure to enter!

25. How you can follow us Be one of the first to find out about
our sales, promotions and special events!
Go to our website and click on “join our list”
Facebook: ECU Dowdy Student Stores
Instagram: Ecudowdy

26. “keep it on campus” and choose Dowdy.
Shop where your dollars
support scholars!
By supporting Dowdy Student Stores, you’re helping to provide scholarships and funding to student programs and activities. As a University-owned store, Dowdy’s profits are kept on campus for the benefit of students. Given the choice, we hope you’ll
“keep it on campus” and choose Dowdy.
With all students in mind, we make every effort to keep costs as low as we can, and look for best value options and educational discounts whenever possible. Thank you for helping us continue these efforts and being one of the largest contributors to ECU!

27. Store Hours Summer Hours Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday-Friday
7:30 am – 5 pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am – 6 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday 11 am – 3 pm
You can always find our hours on our website by clicking on the “Hours” link on our website at
We have extended hours during special events like home football game days, back to school rush, open house, etc.

28. Website: www.studentstores.ecu.edu
Contact Info
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