Bookstore/Textbooks

The Metropolitan State University Bookstore is located on the first floor of the Library and Learning Center at the St. Paul Campus. The bookstore accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Personal local checks are accepted for the amount of purchase with proper picture identification matching the name and address on the check. The bookstore cannot accept 3rd party checks or checks prewritten for a 2nd party use.

Be sure to have your course codes ready when you arrive or call the bookstore. Texts are arranged alpha-numerically by the Subject, number and section (such as ACCT 310-02) Do not use the registration codes (000198). Different sections can use different texts so it is very important to have all 3 parts to your course codes.

Bookstore return policy: SAVE YOURSELF MONEY Save your original receipt !

Non-textbook items in re-saleable condition may be returned for a full refund or exchanged at any time with original receipt.
Textbooks in re-saleable condition may be returned for a full refund with receipt within 10 calendar days from the start of the class for which the textbooks were purchased or within 3 calendar days of purchase thereafter, including summer term.
Textbooks purchased during the last week of classes or during exams may be sold back under the textbook buyback policy.
Computer software in re-saleable condition may be returned for a full refund if it is unopened and shrink-wrapped with the original receipt.
Upon proof of a dropped course textbooks in re-saleable condition may be returned for a full refund up to 30 days from the start of classes or the end of the official drop/add period, whichever comes first.
Always have the original sales receipt available and Student ID/Drivers License.
Always make sure new books have not been written in or underlined/highlighted.
Make sure shrink wrapped “sets” are returned with all of the enclosures and packaging. (Be careful before opening shrink-wrapped sets; many contain electronic media and are only returnable if defective.)

Used book buying prices are always available if your return is outside of these guidelines.

Textbook “buybacks” are based on the needs of the bookstore and the national text market. If a book is being used for a current class and the bookstore needs it for stock, students will receive 50% of their purchase price. If the text is not currently being used/needed at the bookstore, the price is determined based on a national market value, usually 10-33%. Old editions do not have any market value. The bookstore cannot quote buyback prices or need over the phone. To sell texts, students must bring them to the bookstore during open business hours. Drivers License/Student ID is required.

Software is available at academic prices that can save you money. Orders may be placed at www.efollett.com or call the store for availability. You must present a current student ID and registration confirmation to qualify for academic discounts.

Order Online:

Course information and more can be found online at www.metrostate.bkstr.com. When placing orders online be sure to check back online to verify the status of your order for backorders and cancellations. Texts ordered specifying that we do not substitute new texts when used texts are not available will be cancelled if used texts are not in stock. Orders are shipped UPS and should be received within 7 days of placing your order within the Metro area.

Financial Aid: Please check with Financial Aid for dates and location of book vouchers.

The bookstore is closed whenever the University offices are closed. Closed May 24th - May 26th

Regular Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Summer 2008 Extended Bookstore Hours: April 28th to May 10th
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM May 3rd & May 10th
Sunday Closed

Contact Information

Metropolitan State University Bookstore
Phone no: 651-793-1670
Fax no: 651-793-1676
Web Site: www.metrostate.bkstr.com
Email: 0147mgr@fheg.follett.com