Bookstore news

Student News | Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Columbus State Bookstore has announced hours of operation and the Spring Semester Financial Aid Book Allowance schedule.

Hours of operation Jan 12-24
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, January 24: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Financial Aid Book Allowance schedule

Book vouchers open for College Credit Plus/third-party sponsorships: Jan. 9
First day to purchase online: Jan. 13
Bookstore closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan. 19
Return deadline: Feb. 2
Last day to purchase using Financial Aid and vouchers: Feb. 16
Financial Aid credit balances released to students by Columbus State: Feb. 19

Returns, exchanges, or cash-only transactions for students without a debit or credit card will be handled as normal. Textbook buybacks will be conducted at the end of the semester during Finals Week, May 11-15. (Note: Book buybacks will not be conducted during the peak operational period during the first two weeks of Spring Semester.)

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