Bookstore General Information
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Ownership | Management | Objectives | Locations | Extended hours | Store hours | Methods of payment | Check cashing policy | Assistance
Ownership
The R. Powell Majors Bookstore is owned by the College and operated by the Follett Higher Education Group.
Management
The bookstore is self-supporting, and its management is directly responsible to the college administration.
Objectives
The bookstore serves and supports the academic mission and philosophy of the College. The following are among its objectives:
- To make available the books and supplies needed by all CPCC students at the correct time and in quantities adequate to meet demand in every curriculum.
- To provide students, faculty, and staff with a full service college bookstore by operating a pleasant, inviting, and efficient store.
- To fulfill the financial responsibilities of a self-supporting operation of CPCC.
- To ensure the best service possible to the CPCC community through good management practices, responsible planning, and good working relationships.
Locations
The Majors Bookstore is located in the Professional Development Building at 124 East Independence Blvd.
The Bookstore operates a satellite bookstore at each area campus.
The Bookstore is on the WWW at www.cpcc.bkstr.com shipped direct to your home.
Order all required course materials online!
Extended hours
Extended hours of 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. are observed several days during the first week of classes each term to accommodate these peak traffic periods. The Bookstore is also open the first Saturday that classes are taught from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
These hours are posted and advertised each term.
Store hours
The Majors Bookstore hours are:
| Fall – Spring | Summer |
| 7:30 am – 7:30 pm, Mon – Thurs. | 8:00 am – 6:30 pm, Mon – Thurs. |
| 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Friday |
Satellite stores are open for limited book and supply sales during Final Registration and for several additional days after classes begin. These hours of operation are advertised and posted each term.
Methods of payment
The Bookstore accepts payment by
- American Express
- Discover
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Money orders
- Personal checks (see below)
- Cash
NOTE: There is a $20 service charge on all returned checks.
NOTE: Third-party checks are not accepted except in cases where a student is buying books and supplies with a parent’s check or sponsoring agency's check. This process requires management approval.
Check cashing policy
CPCC is unable to cash personal checks for students, staff, or the public.
Assistance
Should you need assistance, information, or wish to voice a concern or suggestion, call 330-6649, Bookstore Operations director or coordinator.
NOTE: Faculty may call 6649, 3515, and 3514 for textbook information or visit the Bookstore online.
Last modified: Friday August 05 2005
URL:http://inside.cpcc.edu/bookstore/storeinfo.htm