Bookstores

Online order, ship to customer instructions

  • Place your order on the online bookstore
  • Ship order to your place of residence for a flat fee
  • Or pickup for free at any campus
  • Please allow one business day to process same-campus pick-ups and an additional 3-5 business days for shipping if you have chosen to pick up at a different campus

Instructions to order books

Shop in-store

Each ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø bookstore carries the materials required for courses hosted at that location. Refer to the 4-digit section number on your student schedule to determine the host campus for each course.

Upcoming closure dates

  • Monday, March 16, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Spring Break - Offices/Campuses closed)
  • Friday, July 3, 2026 – Independence Day holiday (Offices/Campuses closed)

FIFA World Cup - ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø modified schedule
June 8 to August 1, 2026

    • Monday – Wednesday: In-person work and classes
    • Thursday – Saturday: Virtual work and classes; no on-campus activities
    • Tuesday, June 16 will be a virtual workday due to a scheduled match.
SUMMER: Two Weeks Prior to Semester START DATE
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Mondays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturdays Closed
   
SUMMER: 1st week of Semester
Mondays and Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   
SUMMER: During Semester
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Mondays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   
SUMMER: End of Semester & TEXTBOOK BUYBACK
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Mondays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FALL & SPRING: Two Weeks Prior to Semester Start Date 
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Mondays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, January 10 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FALL: First TWO WeekS of Classes
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Monday - August 18 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesdays - August 19 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - August 20 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday - August 21 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday - August 22 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday - August 23 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Penn Valley only)
Monday - Tuesday - August 25-26 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday - August 27-28 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday - August 29 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FALL & SPRING: During Semester
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Mondays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   
FALL & SPRING: End of Semester & TEXTBOOK BUYBACK
DAYS OF WEEK HOURS
Mondays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • 2XXX = ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Longview
  • 3XXX = ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Maple Woods
  • 4XXX = ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Penn Valley
  • 6XXX = ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River
  • 7XXX = ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Online (at ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Penn Valley*)

* Course materials for ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Online courses are located at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Penn Valley bookstore.

Returns/refunds

  • ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø bookstores buyback books year-round
  • The extended buyback hours listed under the bookstore operating hours are reflective of the end of semester hours, normally during finals week
  • The bookstores utilize ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø's add/drop dates posted on the academic calendar for refunds of dropped or withdrawn courses

Return policy

Need to make a return? No worries, the details are below. FYI, all refunds or exchanges require a valid receipt or packing slip. Sorry, but shipping and handling fees are not refundable.

Return policy information

About the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø bookstores

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±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø bookstore locations

±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River

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Located in Education Center; Street Level /1st Floor
20301 E State Rt 78
Independence, MO 64057
816.604.6689

±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Longview

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Located in Campus Center; Street Level /1st Floor
500 SW Longview Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
816.604.2189

±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Maple Woods

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Located in Student Center; Street Level /1st Floor
2601 N.E. Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64156
816.604.3498

±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Online and ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Penn Valley

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Located in Campus Center; Street Level /1st Floor
3201 SW Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.604.4189

Still have questions? Email mcckc@bkstr.com