Bookstores

Summer book ordering will be with Follett Bookstores for the Summer 2026 semester. 

The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Book Bundle will begin in the Fall 2026 semester with Barnes & Noble Campus.
Learn more about the Book Bundle and get your questions answered.

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.

Important Note: There will be no summer rentals.

Upcoming closure dates

  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Last day Follett will be on site to service all four campus locations.  In addition, you will not be able to access the Follett website on June 17 and going forward.  No further orders will be processed, and no returns will be accepted after this closure date.
  • Friday, July 3, 2026 – Independence Day holiday (Offices/Campuses closed)

Transition Update

  •   Tuesday-Wednesday, June 9-10, store hours will be 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  •   Campus bookstore locations will remain open until 6:00 PM on June 15 and June 17 for any last-minute purchases.
  •   Summer financial aid for bookstore purchases will close on June 10.
  •   Outside scholarship vouchers will be unavailable in the bookstore after June 10 for the summer semester. 

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

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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

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