Campus Bookstore

The Cottage Bookstore has been institutionally owned and operated by Wright State University since 1979. The store serves the students of the Lake Campus of Wright State and the surrounding communities. 

**New Return Policy**

Students can return their book the first week of the quarter as long as the receipt is provided.  Students can return books the second week of the quarter as long as the receipt and drop slip is provided.

Services
The Bookstore provides students with items including:

• Textbooks (new and used)
• General, Children's, and Special Order Books
• Study Charts
• Caps and Gowns
• School Supplies
• Greeting Cards
• Insignia Items: Sweatshirts, Mugs, Decals, Umbrellas

Current and Upcoming Sales

• Watch for clothing sales in May, June and December

Policy Information
Because of the rising costs of new textbooks, the Cottage Bookstore attempts to obtain as many used books as possible. Used books are obtained from 2 main sources:  wholesalers and students who sell their books back at the end of the quarter. The books purchased from students are priced at 75% of the cost of new.

When selling your books back, you will find that several factors influence the price you will get, including: if the book will be used again, if newer editions are out, the condition of the book, the national demand for the book, and the current stock on hand.

Buyback is conducted at the end of each quarter, generally beginning during finals week for books we will be using the next quarter. We also buy year round for a wholesale company in Chicago.

Refunds are given according to the return policy above. You must have your receipt.  New books must be unmarked. Credit card purchases will be refunded to the credit card account.

Every attempt is made to have books in stock at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of a new quarter.  If we have not received title information or if enrollment is low, books may not be available the first week of classes.

We do not carry textbooks for classes at Wright State's Dayton Campus.  Books for these classes can be found at the Dayton Campus Bookstore website.  We do carry text for select off-campus courses and for all Lake Campus online classes.

Charges are available for students receiving WIA, BVR, BSVI, or VA-Voc Rehab. The bookstore must have paperwork or vouchers verifying the charge before any purchases can be made.

For more information, call 419-586-0388 or 419-586-0345, or e-mail Bookstore Manager Pat Howard.

Hours

Inclement weather may effect regular hours; please be sure to call in the event of severe weather or visit the homepage where a notification will be posted.