Bookstore
NOVA's six campus bookstores carry everything you need including textbooks, school supplies, snacks, beverages, clothing, graduation regalia and more.
Online Orders
Textbooks are available for all NOVA courses through theNOVA Bookstore website. American Express, VISA, Mastercard and Discover are accepted forms of payment. Allow 1-2 business days for processing.
Buying Textbooks
Ordering textbooks for your NOVA courses is simple. Here's what you need to do:
- Print Your Course Syllabus: Print the syllabus listing your required materials and take it when purchasing books on-campus.
- Visit the NOVA Bookstore Website: Find textbooks for all courses. Accepted payments: American Express, VISA, Mastercard, and Discover. Processing time: 1-2 days.
- How to Order Online:
- Access the Textbook section on the website.
- Select your campus (Alexandria Campus for NOVA Online).
- Choose your course's term (e.g., Spring 2021).
- Select your course's department (e.g., ENG, HIS).
- Pick your course number (e.g., 101, 201).
- Choose your course's section number.
- Click "Add Course" and then "View Textbook List".
- Complete the purchase following the provided instructions.
- Pickup and Delivery Options:
- Pick up books at your course's campus (Alexandria Campus for NOVA Online).
- Option for delivery to your address.
Important: Required textbooks may vary by campus. Purchase books from the campus of your class. NOVA Online students should use the online store or Alexandria Campus bookstore.
Campus Bookstore Hours
Summer 2024 Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: Closed
Campus Bookstore Locations
Alexandria Campus Bookstore
(Fine Arts Building)
3301 Netherton Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Telephone: 703.671.0043
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Annandale Campus Bookstore
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003
Telephone: 703.425.2558
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Loudoun Campus/Reston Center Bookstore
21200 Campus Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
Telephone:571.401.2520
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Medical Education Campus Bookstore
6699 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
Telephone: 703.922.2841
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NOVA Online Bookstore
(Fine Arts Building)
3301 Netherton Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Telephone: 703.671.0043
Bookstore General Information
A full refund will be given in the original form of payment for Textbooks and Access Cards during the first week of your class. Textbooks can be returned in person during bookstore business hours or they may be mailed back to the bookstore. You need to provide the original receipt and a copy of your class schedule showing the start date. We do not provide return shipping labels. Please pack securely if mailed! Damaged returns will not be refunded. We would recommend using a method of shipping that you can track. Any purchases after the first week of class are considered non-returnable.
Textbooks and access cards must be in original condition and not exposed. Shrink-wrapped books must be returned with all items unused, and not activated. No refunds on unwrapped loose-leaf books. No refunds on Digital Content once accessed.
Refunds mailed back to the bookstore need to use the address located on the top right corner of your receipt. The information is also located on the refund bookmark attached to your receipt.
Digital Content Textbooks that were received electronically follow the same policy and they must not have been activated to be eligible for a refund. Please notify the store by phone or email for refunds of content received electronically.
Some publishers are making textbooks available in an electronic format. This is made available to be delivered via email or a printed access card depending on the publisher. The bookstore does not control the terms of the electronic format or the length of access. Electronic format textbooks that have not been accessed or exposed follow the same return policy as printed materials.
You can purchase access to these electronic versions through the NOVA Bookstore website. If you are considering purchasing an electronic version of a textbook rather than a hardback textbook, be aware of the following information:
- If your course allows open-book exams, you will not be able to use your electronic text, printouts of the electronic text or copies of the pages of a hardback textbook during the exam. If you will want to use your book on these open-book exams, you should opt to buy a physical book rather than an eBook.
- Unlike a hardback textbook, eBooks cannot be returned.
- Access to an eBook may expire after a period of time. If you need the text for a second semester or get an extension to complete the course, you need to make sure you have enough time to complete the course(s).
- Some publishers block printing from electronic textbooks.
- Some publishers block the use of screen readers when accessing the electronic textbooks.
To determine what restrictions the publisher has placed on the eBook you are considering purchasing, after you have searched for the book in the Digital Textbooks site, click the book title and then clickeContent Detailson the NOVA Bookstore website.
Ordering your NOVA Online books and other course materials for NOVA distance courses is easy. Just go to theNOVA Bookstore. ChooseTextbooksand in theSelect a Campusdrop-down menu, selectAlexandria Campus and NOVA Online.
Note: NOVA Online course sections begin with an "E". You may order textbooks and other course materials by any of the following methods:
- Online (preferred) (Note: Students can now use their Financial Aid to purchase their books online.)
- In Person
A complete list of course materials appear in your course syllabus. If you are unable to locate it, contact your professor directly.
Students can now use financial aid to purchase laptops.
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Textbook buyback will be available if the bookstore is open to customers. Students will need to bring the textbooks with a valid NOVA ID card to any bookstore location for the current value and sell back. This is not available by mail process.
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Student regaliafor commencement can be purchased inside any campus bookstore location during normal bookstore hours.
Please seeCampus Bookstore Locationsto find a campus bookstore.