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Bookstores

The Cobra Stores are an auxiliary enterprise of the college operated for the convenience of students, faculty, and staff.  Prices will be set at the lowest practicable point.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has teamed up with BibliU to bring students affordable digital course materials through BibliU’s Equitable Access (EA) program. The physical campus stores will offer CCC&TI school supplies and apparel; however, they will not carry most course materials.

What You Can Expect

  • Day-One Access to Digital Course Materials – You will get instant access to your required digital course materials (eBooks, embedded codes, etc.) directly through Moodle from day one of your class. If your instructors require print materials, you will be able to purchase them separately on the Cobra Store website or source them on your own.
  • Affordable Prices – EA slashes textbook costs up to 50%, so you get your materials at a lower price than traditional options. The EA cost of $80 per digital item, per course will be added directly to the cost of each class each semester.
  • Opt-Out Flexibility & Print Materials – If you choose not to use EA, you can opt-out each semester before the add/drop deadline. If you opt-out, you will not be charged for or have access to the EA digital materials. If you opt-out, you will be required to source your materials on your own or purchase online through the campus bookstore.
  • Comprehensive Reading Features – Your EA course materials include a global and content-specific search, text-to-speech audio playback, speed reader, automated referencing, and more to support your academic success.
  • 24/7 Support – If you have any questions about your EA course materials, BibliU’s dedicated 24/7 customer support team is available anytime to assist you.
  • Streamlined Campus Store – Along with EA, BibliU will operate the campus store website, providing expanded product options, including more school-branded merchandise.

Bookstore Policies & Procedures

  1. The bookstore accepts the following out-of-pocket payment methods:
    • Cash
    • Personal checks
      • The name, address, bank name, and check number must be printed on the check (not hand written).
      • Customer must present a current government issued photo ID (driver’s license or state issued identification card, passport, etc.). A work ID, Visa card picture, etc. is not acceptable. (The cashier will write the government issued ID number on the check for you.)
      • The student’s name and 7-digit ID number must be written on the check.
      • Make check payable to CCC&TI.
      • Checks must be written for the exact amount due.
    • Visa and Mastercard
    • Gift Cards
      • If you have family or friends who want to help you with purchases from the bookstore, please consider asking them to come to the bookstore before our busy seasons and purchase a gift card for you. The gift card can be for any dollar amount and can be used anytime on anything in either of the CCC&TI stores. Gift cards expire 5 years from the date of issue.
  2. Charge days allow students to make purchases on their account for third-party billing. This includes Pell Grant (FAFSA), WIOA, TAA, VA/VR, Dream Scholars, TEACH, and most scholarship funds.
    • A CCC&TI college ID badge or a valid driver’s license is required to access these types of accounts in the bookstore. Your 7-digit student ID number is also needed. Please have this information ready for every charge purchase you make during the advertised charge period.
    • Purchases and returns on these types of accounts can be considered only during the allowed charge days. Books and materials must be unopened and unused in order to be considered for a refund.
    • TAA and WIOA have their own set of rules. Students are responsible for knowing what can and cannot be purchased. When in doubt, ask you case worker before charging or risk being billed personally at a later time.

Notice

  • New books or bundles are not returnable if the shrink wrap is broken – No Exceptions. Read your syllabus or speak to your instructor before opening anything to confirm correct purchase.
  • Keep all receipts. You must keep all of your bookstore book receipts. You may need them later for tax or other purposes. We will not print duplicates for this purpose.

The Caldwell Campus Bookstore is located on the ground floor of E Building beside the Student Lounge. *Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday - 7:45 am until 5:00 pm, and Friday - 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. The direct phone number is 828-726-2302.

The Watauga Campus Bookstore is located in Room 125 of the Student Services building W460. *Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday - 7:45 am until 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm until 4:45 pm, and Friday - 8:00 am – 11:30 am. The direct phone number is 828-297-3811.

*Hours are subject to change due to curriculum classes not being in session, weather conditions, etc. Check the Cobra Calendar, bookstore webpage, and student email accounts for changes in bookstore hours.


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