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We know there are many choices available to purchase textbooks so we appreciate you visiting our web store.

It is common knowledge that textbooks are unusually expensive. It is not uncommon for the cost of texts to be $600 to $900 per semester depending on class load and the texts chosen by faculty. Price escalation is driven by regular increases from college publishers.

SBCC Bookstore has a robust program of used books, rentals, E-books, and supports a Library Reserve of textbooks to help alleviate these costs. We urge caution in the purchase of ebooks as once they are accessed, there is no return. They also expire 180 days from when they are first accessed. We also suggest that no books listed by the instructor as "optional" be purchased until after attending class.

The Bookstore is owned by the SBCC Community College District and all profits are directed in support of student programs and activities. These include athletics, Student Life, scholarships through the SBCC Foundation, the Library Reserve program and other projects which benefit the quality of the student experience on campus.

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Hours JAN 17-20

7:45-6:00 Mon - Thu 7:45-4:00 Fri
SBCC Bookstore will be closed Monday, Jan 16 for the MLK Holiday.
Any online orders received over the weekend will start processing on Tuesday, Jan 17th.
Closed Weekends

Please DO NOT buy books if you are NOT enrolled in a class. Being waitlisted is not the same as being enrolled.